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B9 GSH

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,623 mi
Last recorded113,623 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 GSH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 113,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 113,207 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

self level headlamp light on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 94,183 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 77,706 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 77,704 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,287 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,169 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,898 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 2,864 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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B9 GSH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B9 GSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B9 GSH registered?

B9 GSH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is B9 GSH safe to buy?

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