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FN03 CEJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,931 mi
Last recorded73,931 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 CEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,603 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light removed

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusty

e.m.l. light on

Pass 23 Apr 2019 65,030 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded slightly

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,510 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear exhaust back box slight corroded

Slight corrosion to suspension and steering components throughout

Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,201 miles

rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,607 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,883 miles

front registration plate is slightly deterioated

offside and nearside rear tyres are deterioated and splitting around the shoulders

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 59,908 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 58,714 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 57,430 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 56,539 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 55,596 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 55,584 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres side walls cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2006 54,669 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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FN03 CEJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FN03 CEJ, 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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FN03 CEJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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