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2003 SAAB 9-5
General Information
- Registration LC03WSW
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2170cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 241,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake cable locking device missing, return spring
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 235,039 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 235,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 228,701 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 228,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)
- Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
2 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 223,164 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 223,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
- Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
19 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 211,630 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 211,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 194,433 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2014 11 Jun 20265 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 178,552 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2013 11 Jun 20265 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 178,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
14 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 157,976 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2012 11 Jun 202626 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 135,719 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 112,912 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 97,696 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2009 11 Jun 202630 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 80,400 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2007 11 Jun 20267 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 72,104 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2007 11 Jun 20266 Jul 2006
Fail
Mileage: 72,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LC03WSW was registered on 2003-07-21
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