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EU03 GKN

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,323 mi
Last recorded126,323 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 GKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 126,323 miles

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

Engine warning lamp on

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 126,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Water on inside of len. (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/Bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 117,657 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 110,162 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

lower engine mount bush worn & deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in front anti-roll bar (D bushes)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 110,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

lower engine mount bush worn & deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in front anti-roll bar (D bushes)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 97,304 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 97,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 89,466 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 81,655 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 74,379 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 66,194 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 58,683 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,533 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,533 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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EU03 GKN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU03 GKN, 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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EU03 GKN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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