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AU03 EFH

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,491 mi
Last recorded168,491 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EFH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 168,491 miles

Front wipers slightly smear

Handbrake lever loose

Rear discs slightly pitted

Rear silencer slightly corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 May 2011 157,158 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

Front wiper slightly smear

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 149,306 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 132,710 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 113,762 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 94,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2006 76,943 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 76,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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 EFH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EFH, 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 EFH registered?

AU03 EFH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is AU03 EFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 EFH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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