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AJ03 USB

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,171 mi
Last recorded168,171 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 USB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 168,171 miles

corrosion on both front shocker casings

corrosion on both sides rear inner wheel arches

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2021 163,320 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside tank strap corroded

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 159,193 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 153,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bracket for handbrake cable loose

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 146,863 miles

Nearside Front flex ferral corroded

Offside Front flex ferral corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 146,857 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front flex ferral corroded

Offside Front flex ferral corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 135,142 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 124,136 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 113,097 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 113,096 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 104,185 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 98,386 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 98,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 92,636 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 92,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,315 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,559 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 70,429 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,429 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 64,080 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,108 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 49,125 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 USB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 USB, 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 USB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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