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LY52 ZHC

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,309 mi
Last recorded144,309 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 ZHC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 144,309 miles

oil level is very low

rear silencer is corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 144,309 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil level is very low

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 132,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front lower arm bush starting to crack

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front lower arm bush starting to crack

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear corrosion on rear exhaust

various oil leaks on engine

Pass 19 Jan 2016 123,894 miles

rear box outer skin corroding away

Pass 6 Jan 2015 114,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

has engone oil leak

wipers hitting a pillar on high speed

Pass 9 Jan 2014 107,437 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 99,702 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 99,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 90,816 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 80,666 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 69,577 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 63,260 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 55,677 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 55,677 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,058 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 48,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,871 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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LY52 ZHC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY52 ZHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY52 ZHC registered?

LY52 ZHC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is LY52 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 ZHC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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