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AG03 NLZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,802 mi
Last recorded121,802 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 NLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 121,802 miles

Exhaust silencer pipe weakened by corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2018 121,802 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust silencer pipe weakened by corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2017 118,191 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 118,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple small bulges on inner edge and runflat damage (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 114,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 114,814 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective indication on the dashboard (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flexy rubber blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil level low

Pass 4 Nov 2015 110,782 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 110,762 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 105,442 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 105,442 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 102,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 102,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,370 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)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 100,370 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 84,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 84,579 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,879 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 70,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 64,875 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,133 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,644 miles

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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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AG03 NLZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AG03 NLZ, 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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AG03 NLZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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