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FJ03 OGU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,882 mi
Last recorded121,882 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OGU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 121,882 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 121,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 121,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively sensor ring . (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arm front mount area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front suspension arm mount area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 121,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively sensor ring . (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arm front mount area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front suspension arm mount area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 121,331 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring cracked (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 29 Jul 2015 119,898 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 118,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 118,803 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 112,780 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 112,779 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 87,689 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 87,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 55,728 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 54,656 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,114 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,504 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 35,818 miles

rear bumper has damaged centre section

Pass 22 May 2006 27,016 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 OGU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

FJ03 OGU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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