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AY03 EAG

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

266,188 mi
Last recorded266,188 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EAG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2023 266,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 260,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 260,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 256,386 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Hub bush gaitor deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt/moisture

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Foglamp lens smashed/lamp in operative

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2020 254,692 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Hub bush gaitor deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt/water

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Foglamp lens smashed/ lamp inoperative

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

Rear exhaust silencer casing in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2019 248,263 miles

Nearside Rear Lower hub bush gaitor deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt/moisture

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Foglamp lens smashed

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect caused by sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer casing in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2018 241,843 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear hub bush gaitor deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Foglamp lens smashed

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2017 237,404 miles

Offside Front Foglamp lens smashed

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 237,305 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/f foglamp lens broken

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 14 Jul 2016 233,150 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/f foglamp broken

Fail 12 Jul 2016 233,149 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/f foglamp broken

Pass 13 Jul 2015 230,186 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 27 Aug 2014 225,844 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)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 225,841 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 212,299 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 212,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 196,887 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 176,057 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 159,849 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 137,356 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 137,255 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 126,051 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2007 107,125 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 77,073 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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AY03 EAG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AY03 EAG, 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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AY03 EAG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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