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EU03 GLJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,528 mi
Last recorded160,528 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 GLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 160,528 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 149,255 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 143,047 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 138,043 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 132,368 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 128,102 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre has splits in its tread

wiper blades poor but still clear sceen

Pass 25 Feb 2014 119,161 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

rear exhaust showing signs of deteriorating

Fail 19 Feb 2014 119,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust showing signs of deteriorating

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2013 109,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 100,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 89,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,756 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,756 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 56,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight leak from n/s inner cv boot

Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,888 miles

slight leak from n/s inner cv boot

Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,275 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 46,271 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,354 miles

Rear number plate is slightly damaged....

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 GLJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GLJ, 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 GLJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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