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EU03 ZMV

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,030 mi
Last recorded138,030 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 138,030 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Exhaust backbox outerskin corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 129,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 121,242 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 116,224 miles

Rear silencer corroding.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 110,851 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 102,606 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 102,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 91,970 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,544 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,982 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 61,440 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,642 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 ZMV 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 91.7%.

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 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 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

EU03 ZMV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is EU03 ZMV safe to buy?

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