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OY53 LGN

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,872 mi
Last recorded105,872 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 105,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished and cracking and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2018 105,872 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm badly worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished and cracking and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2016 96,080 miles

headlamp beam pattern only just visable

rear trailing arm front bushes slight wear

Fail 21 Nov 2016 96,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

headlamp beam pattern only just visable

rear trailing arm front bushes slight wear

Pass 7 Dec 2015 92,419 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated leaving the beam image quite vague.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 92,419 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated leaving the beam image quite vague.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,197 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 87,197 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,690 miles

brake pipes from front to rear slightly cororred

Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,189 miles

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

Some brake pipes quite badly deteriorated.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,340 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2008 53,575 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,864 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 39,461 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 39,452 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 33,499 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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OY53 LGN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OY53 LGN, 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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OY53 LGN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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