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EU03 MXW

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,282 mi
Last recorded72,282 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 MXW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 72,282 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

poor beam patterns to both headlamps

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 18 Jan 2021 72,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

poor beam patterns to both headlamps

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,539 miles

some damage to front number plate

Fail 11 Jan 2020 68,394 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

some damage to front number plate

Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,926 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 62,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 62,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 59,345 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both, would recommend replacement (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 56,204 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Discoloured (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,703 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses badly worn,beam pattern just visable

Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,400 miles

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

headlamp lenses discoloured/worn.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,599 miles

Both headlamp lenses discoloured,not affecting beam pattern yet.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 46,649 miles

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

engine managment light on.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 43,294 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 34,507 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,353 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 18,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MXW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

EU03 MXW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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