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FY03 UDZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

13,759 mi
Last recorded13,759 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 13,759 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 137,221 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Fault light displayed in instrument panel (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Flexible hose insecure not in clip retainer missing

Pass 19 Nov 2018 133,104 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 130,847 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear EXHAUST RUBBER DETACHED BUT EXHAUST STILL SUPPORTED

Fail 20 Nov 2017 130,847 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear EXHAUST RUBBER DETACHED BUT EXHAUST STILL SUPPORTED

Pass 10 Nov 2016 119,760 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 119,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 103,863 miles

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

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

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

headlamps hazed

Fail 11 Nov 2015 103,863 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamps hazed

Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,760 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamps slightly hazed

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge + n/s front tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2013 82,490 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,628 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 73,398 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,738 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,052 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,274 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,292 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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FY03 UDZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY03 UDZ, 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 FY03 UDZ registered?

FY03 UDZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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