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EU03 MJV

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,261 mi
Last recorded108,261 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 MJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 108,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine light on

Fail 1 Dec 2015 108,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine light on

Pass 26 Nov 2014 92,319 miles

Engine Oil Level VERY Low. customer advised !!

Metal Brake pipe from front to rear beginning to corrode as marked with the yellow chalk !.

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

Offside & Nearside front head light beam pattern beginning to deteriorate.

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & part insecure but not leaking any exhaust gases

Pass 1 Dec 2013 79,430 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2012 61,749 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,299 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 59,299 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 53,137 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 46,124 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 39,432 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 32,023 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 23,791 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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EU03 MJV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MJV, 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 EU03 MJV registered?

EU03 MJV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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