MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak under vehicle
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak under vehicle
oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
heat shield loose
o/s/r tyre has 2 nails in and also cracked
oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre feathering on the inner edge
offside rear tyre feathering on the inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre feathering on the inner edge
offside rear tyre feathering on the inner edge
exhaust corroded
nearside front tyre feathering on outer edge
offide front tyre feathering on outer edge
offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge
oil leak
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust corroded
nearside front tyre feathering on outer edge
offide front tyre feathering on outer edge
offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge
oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside front to rear brake pipe greased
offside front to rear brake pipe greased
offside rear slightly feathering on the inner edge
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside front to rear brake pipe greased
offside front to rear brake pipe greased
offside rear slightly feathering on the inner edge
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake pipes slightly corroded
nearside rear shocker has slight misting of oil
brake pipes slightly corroded
nearside rear shocker has slight misting of oil
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear pads wearing low
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear pads wearing low
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
front to rear brake pipes slighty corroded
rear anti roll bar bushes slighty perished
front to rear brake pipes slighty corroded
rear anti roll bar bushes slighty perished
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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FJ03 ZBN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 ZBN, 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 ZBN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2003.
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