MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front oil leaking
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front exhaust bracket missing.
Nearside Rear Inner worn
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both sides (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front exhaust bracket missing.
Nearside Rear Inner worn
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Both headlamp lenses going dull and beams slightly out of focus
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on shoulders
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SV03 LBF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SV03 LBF, 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 SV03 LBF registered?
SV03 LBF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 April 2003.
Is SV03 LBF safe to buy?
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