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AJ03 URT

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,485 mi
Last recorded104,485 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 URT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 104,485 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 104,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,701 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The exhaust system rear silencer is corroded.

Fail 12 Oct 2022 92,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear brake pipes X 2 are showing some corrosion in places.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The exhaust system rear silencer is corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 80,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,398 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 73,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 61,899 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 61,828 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 60,441 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,052 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,561 miles

brake pipes greased can not check

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,859 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Jul 2013 52,650 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,650 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,035 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,420 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,398 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,294 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,018 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,128 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 URT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 URT, 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 URT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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