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FJ03 ODL

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,028 mi
Last recorded128,028 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 ODL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 128,028 miles

Both sill damaged in parts

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 128,024 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked over screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear ( at nearside rear flexi hose ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear ( on floor ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both sill damaged in parts

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 126,106 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust noisy rear box removed,replaced with strange pipe (7.1.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenes cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper split

both rears,sligth damage/corrtion to both rears siles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 126,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened coil spring mount cup,corrtion/small crack (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust noisy rear box removed,replaced with strange pipe (7.1.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenes cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper split

both rears,sligth damage/corrtion to both rears siles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 117,098 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 117,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 115,563 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 113,516 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 113,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 104,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f door mirror detereiorated .

Fail 14 Dec 2012 104,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f door mirror detereiorated .

Pass 7 Oct 2011 85,858 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 85,855 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,872 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,889 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 43,541 miles

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

both front wiper blades torn

hand brake linkage bracket broken

hand brake requires adjustment for travel

oil leak from sump plug

Pass 19 Feb 2008 39,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,474 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,947 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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FJ03 ODL 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 68.4%.

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 FJ03 ODL, 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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FJ03 ODL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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