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EO52 TZW

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,765 mi
Last recorded177,765 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 TZW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 177,765 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Oil leak ()

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

engine mil light on

nearside parking brake out of adjustment

Fail 6 Jun 2016 177,729 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Oil leak ()

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

engine mil light on

nearside parking brake out of adjustment

Pass 11 Mar 2015 168,930 miles

bad oil leak engine

both head lamp lenses starting to deteriate

both headlight images poor borderline

centre rear seat belt will not pull out

n/s/f seat belt webbing starting to fray

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit

Fail 11 Mar 2015 168,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

bad oil leak engine

both head lamp lenses starting to deteriate

both headlight images poor borderline

centre rear seat belt will not pull out

n/s/f seat belt webbing starting to fray

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit

Pass 24 Apr 2014 163,905 miles

eml on

Fail 23 Apr 2014 163,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eml on

Pass 17 Jun 2013 156,323 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 156,323 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 134,931 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 114,211 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 96,763 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,761 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,912 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,190 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 37,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 25,981 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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EO52 TZW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EO52 TZW, 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 EO52 TZW registered?

EO52 TZW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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