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LR53 WBU

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,592 mi
Last recorded81,592 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 WBU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,592 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2014 81,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2013 79,288 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 79,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 73,173 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Various slight oil leaks.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 73,173 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Various slight oil leaks.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 65,233 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 52,815 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 52,815 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,888 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,916 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,367 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,293 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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LR53 WBU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LR53 WBU, 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 LR53 WBU registered?

LR53 WBU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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