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FJ03 OGD

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,848 mi
Last recorded143,848 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OGD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 143,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 136,516 miles

Corrosion to O/S/F floor pan around rubber grommet.

Oil leak

Slight play in both rear upper suspension rose joints.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Oct 2012 136,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to O/S/F floor pan around rubber grommet.

Oil leak

Slight play in both rear upper suspension rose joints.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Oct 2011 126,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside handbrake level return spring missing

slight run out on front discs

Pass 27 Sep 2010 117,794 miles

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS FRAYED

EVIDENCE OF REPAIR TO O/S/R ROAD WHEEL ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 104,037 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 91,290 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2007 79,579 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 60,890 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 OGD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OGD, 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 FJ03 OGD registered?

FJ03 OGD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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