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A14 REL

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,852 mi
Last recorded53,852 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 REL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 53,852 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 53,516 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 45,603 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 45,603 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 42,366 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 39,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES ON OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 39,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative LEVELLING DEVICE FITTED TO OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM - ACTUATING ROD BROKEN (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES ON OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 37,305 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,658 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 33,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,177 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,493 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,628 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,792 miles

headlamp check light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,118 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,636 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,322 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,870 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,118 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 12,403 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 9,940 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

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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A14 REL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A14 REL, 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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A14 REL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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