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EO52 UAA

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,056 mi
Last recorded173,056 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 UAA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 173,056 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 166,091 miles

0fficial sticker

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

nsr trailing arm bush not fully pressed into arm

Fail 27 Mar 2013 165,804 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

0fficial sticker

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

nsr trailing arm bush not fully pressed into arm

Pass 23 Mar 2012 157,662 miles

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

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

traction control off

Fail 12 Mar 2012 157,566 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

traction control off

Pass 4 Apr 2011 156,653 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 156,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bad misfire e.m. lamp on

Pass 1 Mar 2010 153,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front reg plate deteriating

Fail 1 Mar 2010 153,512 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

front reg plate deteriating

Fail 24 Apr 2009 143,384 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 138,662 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 113,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 84,436 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,136 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UAA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UAA, 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 UAA registered?

EO52 UAA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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