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AJ03 URK

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,393 mi
Last recorded200,393 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 URK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 200,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS TREAD ON INNER EDGE MISHAPEN

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 200,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS TREAD ON INNER EDGE MISHAPEN

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 191,380 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wing mirror cover missing not effecting view to rear

Fail 8 Jun 2016 191,379 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wing mirror cover missing not effecting view to rear

Pass 4 Jun 2015 180,273 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 180,263 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 168,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 162,016 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 162,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 157,763 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 154,191 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 150,633 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2008 138,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear road wheels slightly out of shape

Pass 25 May 2007 118,894 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 98,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ03 URK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ03 URK, 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 AJ03 URK registered?

AJ03 URK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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