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A19 JEF

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,446 mi
Last recorded78,446 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 JEF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 78,446 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 75,315 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 73,037 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 72,608 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 72,235 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,568 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 70,487 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 67,769 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,736 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,239 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,799 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,323 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,151 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,154 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 56,408 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 53,629 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2009 53,629 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2008 51,142 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,766 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 44,279 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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A19 JEF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 A19 JEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 JEF registered?

A19 JEF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is A19 JEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 JEF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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