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YM03 LKN

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

233,755 mi
Last recorded233,755 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 LKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 233,755 miles

Front headlamps poor pattern

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads worn

cover sills fitted

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2018 233,734 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front headlamps poor pattern

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads worn

cover sills fitted

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2017 222,152 miles

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

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

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

eml light on and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted and n/s/r outer tyre wall badley perished

Fail 18 Oct 2017 222,152 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

eml light on and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted and n/s/r outer tyre wall badley perished

Pass 18 Oct 2016 210,339 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 193,674 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 183,036 miles

rear exhaust corroded.oil leak from the engine

Fail 25 Nov 2013 183,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded.oil leak from the engine

Pass 8 Nov 2012 172,017 miles

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

disc worn

Pass 10 Nov 2011 161,285 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 148,173 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Near side front tyre side wall has slight damage

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 148,173 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Near side front tyre side wall has slight damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 146,863 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 146,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 135,536 miles

Oil leak

rear bsck box poor

rear disks worn

Pass 2 Apr 2008 123,875 miles

Cuts and damage to the sidewall of the N/S/F tyre

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres are getting low

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 113,219 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel high † †cut in n/s outer tyre wall

Pass 5 Apr 2006 100,558 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YM03 LKN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol 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 YM03 LKN, 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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YM03 LKN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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