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CN03 UOT

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,874 mi
Last recorded132,874 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 UOT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 132,874 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 128,976 miles

Both front anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 121,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

offside front tyre outer wall damage

rear exhaust rusty

slight rust on all coil springs

Fail 22 Mar 2016 121,265 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

offside front tyre outer wall damage

rear exhaust rusty

slight rust on all coil springs

Pass 23 Mar 2015 122,582 miles

damage to offside front tyre outer wall

long travel on handbrake lever

nearside rear indicator faded

offside front headlamp beam image poor

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

rear exhaust box corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2015 122,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to o/s/f tyre on outer wall

long travel in handbrake lever

o/s headlamp beam image slightly poor

oil leak from engine and gearbox

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2014 120,809 miles

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

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

offside front tyre outer wall damage

poor beam patterns to both head lamps

rear exhaust rusty

silght rust on front sub frame

Fail 24 Mar 2014 120,809 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

offside front tyre outer wall damage

poor beam patterns to both head lamps

rear exhaust rusty

silght rust on front sub frame

Pass 22 Mar 2013 116,140 miles

engine & gear box oil leaks

front brake pads & discs worn low

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2013 116,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine & gear box oil leaks

front brake pads & discs worn low

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2012 103,362 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine & gear box oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 86,283 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,856 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,003 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,123 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,864 miles

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

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 UOT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UOT, 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 UOT registered?

CN03 UOT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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