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EK03 CVU

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,826 mi
Last recorded156,826 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 CVU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 156,826 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 156,826 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 153,223 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

no reverse light

Fail 10 Nov 2021 153,219 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

no reverse light

Pass 20 Nov 2020 151,110 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 146,512 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 141,433 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 134,263 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 126,409 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 120,287 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 124,723 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 109,831 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 109,831 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 104,314 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2012 104,314 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2011 97,980 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 97,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 93,881 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 93,879 miles

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

front brake discs worn and in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2009 89,827 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 89,527 miles

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

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

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

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 23 Sep 2008 76,164 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 76,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 69,572 miles

n/s/r tyre nail in inner tread-tyre uneven wear

Pass 26 Jul 2006 59,154 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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EK03 CVU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EK03 CVU, 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 EK03 CVU registered?

EK03 CVU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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