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EU03 ZLN

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,122 mi
Last recorded144,122 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 144,122 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT WEBBING VERY SLIGHTLY FRAYED

UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE DAMP WITH OIL

Fail 30 Apr 2019 144,122 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT WEBBING VERY SLIGHTLY FRAYED

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE DAMP WITH OIL

Pass 22 May 2018 139,141 miles

Both headlight lenses moderately deteriorated

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

Offside Headlight flickers slightly

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

Rear Brakes moderately worn

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear side lights flash slightly with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 May 2018 139,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlight lenses moderately deteriorated

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

Offside Headlight flickers slightly

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

Rear Brakes moderately worn

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear side lights flash slightly with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 May 2017 124,332 miles

e m l on. both headlamp poor. brake light bulb failure light on

Pass 10 May 2016 115,771 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear indicators faded

eml lamp on

o/s mirror glass in poor condition

Fail 10 May 2016 115,771 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear indicators faded

eml lamp on

Pass 13 May 2015 109,012 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 109,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 103,156 miles

All 4 tyre begining to perish

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 3 May 2013 97,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 May 2012 88,442 miles

EML lamp on indicating a fault inspection advised

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre is feathered on inner edge replacement advised

offside front tyre has heavey edge wear replacement strongly advised

offside rear tyre has heavy inner edge wear replacement advised

Pass 11 May 2011 77,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2010 71,216 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,495 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,973 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,413 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,725 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 ZLN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN registered?

EU03 ZLN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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