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RE03 LLG

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

222,259 mi
Last recorded222,259 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 LLG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 222,259 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear suspension upper arm rose joints have slight play

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 222,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension upper arm rose joints have slight play

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 214,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner splits in tyre sidewall

Nearside Front tyre edged off and down to 2.0mm

Nearside Rear Inner small bulge in sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and edging off on the inside ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 214,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner splits in tyre sidewall

Nearside Front tyre edged off and down to 2.0mm

Nearside Rear Inner small bulge in sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and edging off on the inside ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 207,008 miles

movement in both side rear upper suspension arm outer pin bushes

oil leaks

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2014 203,189 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 200,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside front indiacator lens damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2014 200,833 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front indicator lens broken

Pass 8 Jul 2013 188,414 miles

Eml on

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped

front number plate cracked

n/s parking brake requires attention

n/s/r tyre worn uneven and slightly out of shape

rear brake discs worn

rear number plate water damaged

wipers poor

Pass 12 Jul 2012 177,348 miles

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

Oil leak

e.m.l on

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake disc worn

front number plate cracked

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2011 157,912 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 150,171 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 135,057 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 121,033 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 106,992 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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RE03 LLG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RE03 LLG, 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 RE03 LLG registered?

RE03 LLG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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