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EDZ 3224

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,383 mi
Last recorded153,383 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDZ 3224
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 153,383 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 153,222 miles
Pass 29 May 2023
Fail 16 May 2023 136,761 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 122,941 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

car heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2020 117,625 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 114,573 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 113,351 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 110,497 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 110,497 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 106,204 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 102,251 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 97,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 93,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 90,420 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,064 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 85,064 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 80,424 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 73,258 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 63,620 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

power steering pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2008 56,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,728 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,012 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 37,012 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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EDZ 3224 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 79.2%.

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 EDZ 3224, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EDZ 3224 registered?

EDZ 3224 is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is EDZ 3224 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDZ 3224 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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