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AJ03 URN

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,311 mi
Last recorded165,311 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 URN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 165,311 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 165,213 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel Arch corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 161,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 161,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 156,989 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 156,989 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 152,264 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 152,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 143,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 134,780 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 134,780 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 126,815 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 118,964 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 118,964 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 108,991 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 100,965 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 1 May 2009 89,221 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,826 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 77,826 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 64,514 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 54,767 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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AJ03 URN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URN, 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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AJ03 URN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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