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CN03 UOW

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,112 mi
Last recorded132,112 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 132,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 132,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 129,401 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing, return spring

Fail 25 Jun 2019 129,396 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing, return spring

Pass 23 May 2018 129,241 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 129,241 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 129,220 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front frame, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 128,947 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 127,114 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 122,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2013 122,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 111,066 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 111,063 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 99,395 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 90,882 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 90,882 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 85,079 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 78,032 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 78,032 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 64,128 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 49,833 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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CN03 UOW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

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

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