CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ03 ZDR

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

129,580 mi
Last recorded129,580 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 ZDR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 129,580 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front innersill just on boader line at front also o/f n/s outer sill plastik mould sill fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

foot brake just pass below lmit lock all round

front h/lamp outer glass deterted cloudy

ganraly stucher badly rusty corrosionalso front all suspesonand rear strucher rusty corrosion

hand brake just passing limit also locke

fan belt just on boader line alsoneed adjust

Fail 4 Jan 2021 129,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front innersill just on boader line at front also o/f n/s outer sill plastik mould sill fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

foot brake just pass below lmit lock all round

front h/lamp outer glass deterted cloudy

ganraly stucher badly rusty corrosionalso front all suspesonand rear strucher rusty corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2020 128,260 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear hand brake just on passing limit

all front suspenson rusty corrosion alsoball joint and wise bone

o/f inner sill just on boaderline also n/s

Fail 8 Jan 2020 128,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear hand brake just on passing limit

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all front suspenson rusty corrosion alsoball joint and wise bone

o/f inner sill just on boaderline also n/s

Pass 17 Sep 2018 126,866 miles

rear coilspring corroed=o/f front chassis corroed=outer sill fitted plastik mould

Fail 15 Sep 2018 126,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear coilspring corroed=o/f front chassis corroed=outer sill fitted plastik mould

Pass 13 Oct 2017 125,335 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front perished inner edges

inter cooler leaks

o/f n/s outer sill cover in plastk mould also at chassis slight rusty corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2017 125,335 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable ex play (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front perished inner edges

inter cooler leaks

o/f n/s outer sill cover in plastk mould also at chassis slight rusty corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2016 121,986 miles

1neil inrear tyres 2 outer siil fitted whith plastik mould

hand brake low on prcenteg it all lock

Fail 30 Jul 2016 121,986 miles

1neil inrear tyres 2 outer siil fitted whith plastik mould

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake low on prcenteg it all lock

Pass 22 Jan 2015 117,107 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 107,990 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 107,989 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 98,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 98,777 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 98,777 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Oil leak

front head lamp washer not spray water

rear brake disk rusty and corroed

Pass 28 Mar 2011 95,962 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 95,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 92,166 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

osf inner drive boot holed

Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

osf inner drive boot holed

Pass 21 Mar 2009 88,343 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 83,342 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 77,612 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,250 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 58,250 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ03 ZDR is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ZDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ03 ZDR?

You can check the full history of FJ03 ZDR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ03 ZDR registered?

FJ03 ZDR is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is FJ03 ZDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 ZDR shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ03 ZDR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ03 ZDR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.