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FY03 VFW

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

154,741 mi
Last recorded154,741 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VFW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 154,741 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 145,318 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 134,810 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 128,434 miles

All rear seat belts lazy on recoil.

Pass 14 Feb 2022 124,854 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 121,835 miles

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 119,092 miles

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

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

covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Feb 2019 113,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 107,615 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 101,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,772 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 82,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,171 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,563 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 69,563 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,752 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 62,747 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,022 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,138 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 VFW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 FY03 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

FY03 VFW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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