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MX03 LYK

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,310 mi
Last recorded151,310 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 LYK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 151,310 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 144,447 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 144,446 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported in front of rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure rear bush nut slack (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 140,626 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 136,780 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 127,242 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 112,998 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2011 112,998 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2010 110,283 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 105,697 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 102,494 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 98,702 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 91,341 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 91,331 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2006 76,008 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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MX03 LYK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX03 LYK, 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 MX03 LYK registered?

MX03 LYK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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