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LY03 XRD

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,858 mi
Last recorded57,858 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 XRD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,858 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 57,858 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,755 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,678 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 53,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,749 miles

Both sides front , rear subframe rubber bushes worn/cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,017 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,458 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 29,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,389 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 13,539 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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LY03 XRD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LY03 XRD, 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 LY03 XRD registered?

LY03 XRD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LY03 XRD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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