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OV03 LRZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,623 mi
Last recorded99,623 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 LRZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 99,623 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 95,512 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 95,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 92,606 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 92,606 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 90,358 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 87,466 miles
Fail 10 May 2009 74,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 May 2009 74,007 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 60,113 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,846 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2006 31,919 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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OV03 LRZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV03 LRZ, 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 OV03 LRZ registered?

OV03 LRZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is OV03 LRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 LRZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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