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FJ03 OEP

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,425 mi
Last recorded170,425 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OEP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 170,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust shield corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 170,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre near flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust shield corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 163,863 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides inside edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 153,594 miles

Oil leak

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2015 153,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 145,037 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake cable return springs loose.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 145,037 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake cable return springs loose.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 134,940 miles

exhaust corroded and shields loose.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 134,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroded and shields loose.

o/s/r tyre uneven wear inner tread

Pass 19 Jan 2012 123,062 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 123,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 101,990 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 87,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust heatshield loose.

small cut o/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 70,975 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 70,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 56,181 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 56,181 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 36,878 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 36,878 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 24,058 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FJ03 OEP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OEP, 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 OEP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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