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FX03 GGV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,788 mi
Last recorded154,788 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 GGV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 154,788 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 154,768 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 138,226 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 138,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 122,619 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 122,619 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut to side wall but not to cords

Pass 25 Mar 2009 108,747 miles

small hole in repair to o/s/r chassis leg

Fail 25 Mar 2009 108,740 miles

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small hole in repair to o/s/r chassis leg

Pass 5 Mar 2008 90,655 miles

excessive oil leaks down offside of engine

exhaust middle/rear section corroded in places

offside rear chassis rail poorly repaired after damaged

nearside front tyre has a deep cut to the inner side wall but no cords exposed

Fail 5 Mar 2008 90,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

excessive oil leaks down offside of engine

exhaust middle/rear section corroded in places

offside rear chassis rail poorly repaired after damaged

nearside front tyre has a deep cut to the inner side wall but no cords exposed

Pass 5 Apr 2007 60,537 miles

offside rear chassis been damaged repaired

Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,786 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 GGV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GGV, 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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FX03 GGV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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