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FJ03 ODS

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,753 mi
Last recorded170,753 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 ODS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 170,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2017 170,736 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2016 160,283 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment

Offside Rear tyre required shortly

Rear discs & pads required shortly

Rear exhaust silencer required shortly

both rear top suspension arm bushes required shortly

oil leak to engine

Pass 16 Apr 2015 151,962 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 141,721 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 141,721 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 126,451 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 114,559 miles

Both headlamps starting to get laquer peel.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rear box corroding.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 114,559 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both headlamps starting to get laquer peel.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rear box corroding.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 102,593 miles

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

nearside hand brake grabbing - slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 19 Jan 2010 90,639 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 82,295 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 69,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 69,759 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,989 miles

advise a little slack taken out of handbrake travel.

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 ODS is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ03 ODS, 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 ODS is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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