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FX03 GFJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,704 mi
Last recorded98,704 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 GFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,704 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 98,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 97,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 97,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 95,477 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2017 95,477 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2016 94,086 miles

all brake disc corroded

exhaust back box and coil springs corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2015 91,877 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 91,859 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 89,119 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,675 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 86,675 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,556 miles

nearside rear lower rose bush slight play

offside rear upper rose bush slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,834 miles

play in nearside rear lower rose bush

play in offside rear upper and lower rose bushes

rear exhuast box corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,552 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

slight play in nearside rear upper rose bush

Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear trailing arm front bushes splitting slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,574 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,128 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes splitting

slight play in nearside rear top rose bush

slight separation to both front and rear numberplates

Pass 10 Jan 2006 22,258 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 GFJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX03 GFJ, 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 GFJ registered?

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

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