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E2 OCD

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

157,982 mi
Last recorded157,982 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 OCD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 157,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 157,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

General surface corrosion to suspension components / subframes.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 157,007 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 155,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 155,222 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 154,811 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 152,645 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 150,025 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 150,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-45x17y (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 143,926 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 138,658 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 132,971 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 127,667 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 122,353 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 116,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2011 111,278 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 105,838 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)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 100,548 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 95,044 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED ON SURFACE/ SLIGHT SCORING

NEAR SIDE FRONT ABS WIRING LOOM INSECURE (THIS ITEM RECTIFIED)

REAR EXH BOX CORRODED

Pass 26 Mar 2007 76,565 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2006 57,671 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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E2 OCD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E2 OCD, 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 E2 OCD registered?

E2 OCD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is E2 OCD safe to buy?

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