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CN03 UOY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,687 mi
Last recorded147,687 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 UOY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 147,687 miles

rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 19 May 2015 136,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 128,070 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 119,612 miles

Rear exaust hitting cross member

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 112,090 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated around digits but still legible

Pass 26 May 2011 104,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2010 95,232 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 84,111 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 74,723 miles

rear brakes squealing offside front seat belt starting to fray slight oil leaks surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 31 May 2007 64,812 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 64,812 miles

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

Hand brake travel high †Front brake discs slightly lipped and worn †Rear brake discs worn †Brake hoses persished and cracked

Off side front and both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked in sidewalls and tread and worn low just within mot tolerances †215 55 16V †Screw in shoulder of near side rear tyre †Exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2006 54,182 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 UOY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UOY, 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 UOY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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