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EK03 CVV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,587 mi
Last recorded147,587 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 CVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 147,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 147,587 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 140,762 miles

slight engine oil leak

small chip in windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 17 Jan 2020 134,218 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlights deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2019 124,845 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

front subframe rear bushes worn

Pass 26 Mar 2018 115,211 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 101,527 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 96,014 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 96,014 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 91,323 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 86,217 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 78,711 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,409 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 58,179 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,551 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 42,030 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 33,855 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 25,436 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 CVV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EK03 CVV, 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 CVV registered?

EK03 CVV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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