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AU03 EEN

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,277 mi
Last recorded144,277 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EEN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 144,277 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 137,081 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 133,594 miles

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

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

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

nearside offside front brake disc slight worn

nearside offside rear brake disc slight worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 127,334 miles

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

os/ns front brake discs slightly worn

os/ns rear brake discs rusty/ pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 122,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 114,454 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 100,996 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear hub bushes have slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2007 100,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear hub bushes have slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2006 86,318 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EEN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU03 EEN, 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 EEN registered?

AU03 EEN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AU03 EEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 EEN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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