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OY53 LFN

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,849 mi
Last recorded125,849 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LFN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 125,849 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 125,384 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 122,935 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2014 119,931 miles

engine light on

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 116,439 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 112,758 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 108,727 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 101,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 93,257 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 84,258 miles

NSF OSF TYRES SCRUBBING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 15 Jun 2007 76,692 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,892 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 74,892 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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OY53 LFN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OY53 LFN, 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 OY53 LFN registered?

OY53 LFN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is OY53 LFN safe to buy?

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