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SV03 LNG

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,102 mi
Last recorded131,102 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 LNG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 131,102 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 123,928 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 116,626 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 116,616 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 109,083 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 101,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system excessively corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 97,780 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 97,780 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 90,880 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,973 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 76,631 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,843 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 56,909 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,074 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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SV03 LNG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LNG, 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 LNG registered?

SV03 LNG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SV03 LNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 LNG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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