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EU03 ZGY

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,184 mi
Last recorded180,184 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ZGY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2014 180,184 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 180,184 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 167,082 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 164,191 miles

Oil leak

cut in inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2012 164,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

cut in inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2011 159,977 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 159,977 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 146,990 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 128,856 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 128,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 115,469 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 85,976 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 ZGY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU03 ZGY, 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 ZGY registered?

EU03 ZGY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is EU03 ZGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 ZGY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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