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FX03 CJV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,349 mi
Last recorded167,349 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 CJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 167,349 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread area

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear upper and lower suspension arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear upper and lower suspension arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 167,349 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread area

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear upper and lower suspension arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear upper and lower suspension arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 161,406 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 151,118 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 142,510 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front subframe rear bushes worn

rear exhaust silencer coroded

Fail 23 May 2013 142,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front subframe rear bushes worn

rear exhaust silencer coroded

Pass 16 May 2012 121,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 103,110 miles

o/s seat belt webbing frayed

Fail 16 May 2011 103,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

o/s seat belt webbing frayed

Pass 6 May 2010 86,887 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 May 2010 86,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 68,220 miles

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)

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

engine oil level on min mark

Pass 6 May 2008 55,844 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,207 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,698 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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FX03 CJV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FX03 CJV, 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 FX03 CJV registered?

FX03 CJV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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