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EK03 CWP

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,703 mi
Last recorded138,703 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 CWP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2023 138,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 137,287 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 137,287 miles

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

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 134,240 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 134,240 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 132,430 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 132,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 126,904 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 119,942 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 112,334 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 104,672 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 104,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 97,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust boxx corroded but not blowing

Fail 26 Jan 2015 97,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust boxx corroded but not blowing

Pass 14 Jan 2014 89,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 80,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 80,734 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 77,990 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,262 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,236 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 51,813 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,983 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate coming adrift

hi/level brake light insecure

n/s wiper blade split but still clearing ok

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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EK03 CWP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CWP, 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 CWP registered?

EK03 CWP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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