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AU03 EFG

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,408 mi
Last recorded141,408 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EFG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 141,408 miles

Oil leak

both headlamps deteriorating

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 141,401 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

reverse lights not working

Oil leak

both headlamps deteriorating

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 137,060 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 131,685 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 124,579 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 113,685 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 108,102 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 97,851 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,325 miles

parking brake adjustment could be better

Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,502 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 57,744 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 42,476 miles

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

o/s/f tyre under 3mm

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 EFG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EFG, 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 EFG registered?

AU03 EFG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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