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CW03 EOZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,234 mi
Last recorded142,234 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 EOZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 142,234 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 142,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 127,190 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 127,189 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 113,045 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 113,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 101,445 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 91,568 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 91,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2014 87,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2013 81,528 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 81,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,369 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 77,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 71,935 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 71,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,160 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,989 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 50,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,082 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 43,520 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 May 2007 43,520 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 33,666 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 33,284 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CW03 EOZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CW03 EOZ, 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 CW03 EOZ registered?

CW03 EOZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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