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AJ03 UTU

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,626 mi
Last recorded142,626 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 UTU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 142,626 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

PLAY IN BOTH REAR TOP VOID BUSHES AND PERISHED

Fail 14 Nov 2019 142,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing LOCKING WHEEL NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. SPACE SAVER (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES

PLAY IN BOTH REAR TOP VOID BUSHES AND PERISHED

Pass 29 Nov 2018 132,671 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

nearside rear shock slight leak

Fail 28 Nov 2018 132,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 13 Dec 2017 124,235 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 12 Dec 2017 124,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 12 Dec 2016 115,753 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 12 Dec 2016 115,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,111 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 96,893 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2014 96,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both headlamp lenses starting to detoriate.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 94,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 94,857 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 90,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 90,089 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 85,081 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 78,729 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,886 miles

handbrake on o/s not locking suspect faulty cable

Pass 6 Jul 2009 55,564 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,956 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,101 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 38,559 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,316 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AJ03 UTU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

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

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