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OV03 LRN

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,180 mi
Last recorded84,180 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 LRN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 84,180 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,174 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

water leak (coolant)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 84,168 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

wiper blades worn still clearing screen

Pass 20 May 2014 80,725 miles

Offside inner CV boot seaping grease

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 19 May 2014 80,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside washer jet inop

Offside inner CV boot seaping grease

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 22 May 2013 75,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre deteriorating has cracks in tread and sidewalls

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped and thin

front indicators faded

front pads 2-3mm thickness

front plate poor

handbrake snatches when applied

n/s seat belt frayed

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r brake squeek

Fail 27 Mar 2012 67,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped and thin

front indicators faded

front pads 2-3mm thickness

front plate poor

handbrake snatches when applied

n/s seat belt frayed

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r brake squeek

Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,955 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,994 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 61,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs badly worn. lipped.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,371 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 52,130 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,130 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,633 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,545 miles

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

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

nearside rear handbrake support bracket loose

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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OV03 LRN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OV03 LRN, 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 OV03 LRN registered?

OV03 LRN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is OV03 LRN safe to buy?

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