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LX03 FYB

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,327 mi
Last recorded94,327 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 FYB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 94,327 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose CENTER AND REAR SILENCER OUTER SKINS BEGINING TO SPLIT (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess OS HAND BRAKE CABLE PULL OFF SPRING MISSING (REPLACED) (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXI PIPE TO HUB (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged DUEL REAR FEMALE SEAT BELT CLASP DAMAGED (REPLACED) (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX 60/70% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear REAR DISC, BRAKE BACK PLATES BECOMING CORRODDED,

Fail 15 Nov 2021 94,327 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose CENTER AND REAR SILENCER OUTER SKINS BEGINING TO SPLIT (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess OS HAND BRAKE CABLE PULL OFF SPRING MISSING (REPLACED) (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXI PIPE TO HUB (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged DUEL REAR FEMALE SEAT BELT CLASP DAMAGED (REPLACED) (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX 60/70% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear REAR DISC, BRAKE BACK PLATES BECOMING CORRODDED,

Pass 6 Nov 2020 87,055 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 86,935 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING SPLIT (1.6 (e))

Offside Fuel tank insecure PETROL TANK STRAP BROKEN (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE WALL SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 77,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2019 77,757 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 73,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 70,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 65,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 63,268 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 61,104 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 61,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 57,035 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 57,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2012 52,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 47,525 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 42,217 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 38,393 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 34,433 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 34,433 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2007 29,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2006 22,672 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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LX03 FYB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,828 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX03 FYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX03 FYB registered?

LX03 FYB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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