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CN03 UMW

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,073 mi
Last recorded81,073 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 UMW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 81,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides- lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower ball joints- both sides are corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shock absorbers are corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides- lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front indicator lamp is secured with tape

Nearside steering rack arm & track rod end are corroded

Offside steering arm & track rod end are corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides- all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are cracking / splitting within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded

Rear shock absorbers -both sides- are corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

engine management light is on

Fail 5 Dec 2020 81,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on with reverse lamps, also illuminate reverse lamps when operated (4.5.4 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides- lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower ball joints- both sides are corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shock absorbers are corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides- lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front indicator lamp is secured with tape

Nearside steering rack arm & track rod end are corroded

Offside steering arm & track rod end are corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides- all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are cracking / splitting within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded

Rear shock absorbers -both sides- are corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

engine management light is on

Pass 28 May 2019 79,583 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake hoses furrels ends corroded

all four tyres cracking 215/55/16vr

both side rear inner corroded

front gearbox mounting bush parished

heavy corrosion all four coils springs

heavy corrosion all four shock absorbers and top bushes parished

heavy corrosion all rear suspension arms

heavy corrosion both front suspension arms

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box and system

water marks front and rear no plate

Pass 29 May 2018 78,168 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

all six brake hoses furrels ends corroded

front no plate marked

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r chassis

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arms

Fail 29 May 2018 78,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

all six brake hoses furrels ends corroded

front no plate marked

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r chassis

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arms

Pass 25 May 2017 76,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 May 2017 76,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 72,789 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 68,489 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 63,353 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge smooth

Pass 22 May 2013 57,841 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)

Pass 29 May 2012 51,719 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,617 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 43,617 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 35,315 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 30,052 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 25,708 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 20,880 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,983 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2006 14,983 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

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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CN03 UMW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN03 UMW, 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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CN03 UMW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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