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AU03 CLY

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,986 mi
Last recorded163,986 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 CLY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 163,986 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 163,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 159,171 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 159,171 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 154,312 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 149,534 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 149,534 miles

Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability subfram mountings worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 141,107 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 133,429 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 125,582 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 125,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 120,149 miles

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear of front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear of front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 29,894 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear of front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear of front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 114,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 107,907 miles

exhaust poor

Fail 10 Mar 2014 107,907 miles

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

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

exhaust poor

Pass 1 Mar 2013 98,908 miles

outer shell of front and center exhaust box's starting to split

Fail 1 Mar 2013 98,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

outer shell of front and center exhaust box's starting to split

Pass 10 Mar 2012 91,322 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,742 miles

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

wiper blades started to split

Fail 2 Mar 2010 76,127 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate becoming seperated

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,127 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate becoming seperated

Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 56,015 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,921 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,729 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 34,684 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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AU03 CLY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU03 CLY, 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 AU03 CLY registered?

AU03 CLY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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