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MX03 LYZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,890 mi
Last recorded145,890 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 LYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 145,890 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine oil level low

exhaust in poor condition

front sub frame mounting bushes in poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2016 145,890 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine oil level low

exhaust in poor condition

front sub frame mounting bushes in poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2015 132,260 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine gearbox oil leak.

exhaust corroded.

o/s/f tyre wall perishing.

one number plate light not working.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 132,260 miles

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

engine gearbox oil leak.

exhaust corroded.

o/s/f tyre wall perishing.

one number plate light not working.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 122,619 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 120,563 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 120,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 111,570 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 99,065 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,724 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 88,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 80,227 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 72,396 miles

n/s/f inner tyre wall cut

n/s/f outter cv boot starting to leak grease

o/s/f outter tyre wall cut

Pass 21 Feb 2006 60,992 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 60,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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MX03 LYZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX03 LYZ, 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 LYZ registered?

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

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