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AJ03 URS

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

153,119 mi
Last recorded153,119 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 URS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 153,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 142,388 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 140,481 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 140,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 130,979 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 122,169 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 May 2012 115,138 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 108,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 100,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 89,739 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 78,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 57,043 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,889 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 URS is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AJ03 URS, 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 URS registered?

AJ03 URS is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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