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CN03 UOJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,562 mi
Last recorded101,562 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 UOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 101,562 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 101,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 101,151 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 101,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,554 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,662 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 91,423 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,089 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,249 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,575 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,495 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,995 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 68,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,558 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,933 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,912 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 44,318 miles

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

slight travel hand brake- os washer jet partly blocked - number plate fading

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 UOJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UOJ, 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 CN03 UOJ registered?

CN03 UOJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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