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B1 MAB

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,403 mi
Last recorded83,403 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 MAB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,403 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 83,403 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 82,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing at spring cup (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing at spring cup. (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some corrosion at rear of vehical

Fail 15 Feb 2018 82,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing at spring cup (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing at spring cup. (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some corrosion at rear of vehical

Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,429 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,604 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2015 78,592 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,432 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 75,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,879 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2013 70,102 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 4 Apr 2012 65,660 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,743 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,816 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,083 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,850 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,250 miles

Both headlight aims on highest permissable marker

Rear flexible brake hose ferruls rusty

Slight marking on offside and nearside rear seat belts

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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B1 MAB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 B1 MAB, 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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B1 MAB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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