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AE03 AZZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,681 mi
Last recorded196,681 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 AZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 196,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 183,909 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 183,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 171,552 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 171,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 158,629 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 145,177 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 145,177 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jun 2011 129,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 129,629 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 117,094 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 105,774 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 95,807 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 85,922 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 73,624 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 66,662 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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AE03 AZZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE03 AZZ, 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 AE03 AZZ registered?

AE03 AZZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AE03 AZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 AZZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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