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AO52 GVW

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,594 mi
Last recorded95,594 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 GVW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 95,594 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 93,919 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 93,912 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 91,978 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 89,861 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 89,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 87,789 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2x centre rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 87,718 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Engine management light indicates a fault

Exhaust mounting defective 2x centre rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight aim level sensor inscure

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 85,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 85,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,864 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 82,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 75,323 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 75,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 71,344 miles

Brake pipes greased

Ecu light on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Movement in near side rear suspension bushes

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 67,033 miles

Air con rad in poor condition

Brake pads getting low

Centre exhaust rear outlet deteriated

Ecu light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under floor brake pipes greased

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 67,033 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Air con rad in poor condition

Brake pads getting low

Centre exhaust rear outlet deteriated

Ecu light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under floor brake pipes greased

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2014 62,273 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips and greased

Near side rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,273 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips and greased

Near side rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,736 miles

engine light on

near side rear tyre worn on in side edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 52,121 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 47,037 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,356 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,188 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear number plate slighty delaminated

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,824 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 32,332 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 27,459 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre.

nail in n/s/r tyre,and there is a cut in the tyre.

Fail 12 Jan 2007 27,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

cut in o/s/f tyre.

nail in n/s/r tyre,and there is a cut in the tyre.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 20,100 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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AO52 GVW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO52 GVW, 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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AO52 GVW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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