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G20 ADY

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,565 mi
Last recorded139,565 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 ADY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 139,565 miles

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

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

front exhaust repaired with pliers!

rear suspension arm bushes

wipers smudging

Fail 22 Jun 2012 132,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside + offside rear hub bushes slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2012 132,282 miles

nearside + offside rear hub bushes slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2010 123,851 miles

Back box outer shell slightly deterioated

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

Oil leak

Rear discs slightly pitted

Slight engine noise

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 112,559 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 112,558 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 100,343 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 86,030 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 64,869 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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G20 ADY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G20 ADY, 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 G20 ADY registered?

G20 ADY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is G20 ADY safe to buy?

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