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SV03 LBF

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,425 mi
Last recorded141,425 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 LBF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 141,425 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 127,299 miles

Front exhaust bracket missing.

Nearside Rear Inner worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 127,299 miles

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 ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 116,735 miles

Both headlamp lenses going dull and beams slightly out of focus

Pass 19 Jul 2014 111,465 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 111,464 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 104,441 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 92,831 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,678 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 68,153 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 55,026 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 55,024 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,701 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,318 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 18,750 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 18,750 miles

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.

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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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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SV03 LBF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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