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G2 GRD

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,961 mi
Last recorded163,961 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 GRD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 163,961 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 163,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 162,673 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 162,373 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 160,378 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 155,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 150,636 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

o/s/f inner cv boot wearing/rubbing on itself not split at time of test.

o/s/f outer cv boot slightly perished not split at time of test.

o/s/r parking brake effort slightly low not below limits at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r top suspension arm bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 150,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre getting low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

o/s/f inner cv boot wearing/rubbing on itself not split at time of test.

o/s/f outer cv boot slightly perished not split at time of test.

o/s/r parking brake effort slightly low not below limits at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r top suspension arm bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 144,801 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 139,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose securing clip missing

Nearside Rear Tyre edges worn

Fail 8 Oct 2015 139,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose securing clip missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre edges worn

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 128,777 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 112,009 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2013 112,009 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Wipers clearing screen but juddery

Pass 1 Jul 2011

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Wipers clearing screen but juddery

Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,313 miles

n/s/r.tyre close to limit.o/s/r.tyre has cutts in tread & side wall.general perrishing of suspension bushes.slight exhaust leak at rear box joint.corrosion on rear brake discs o/s/r.close to limit.park brake travall high.

Fail 16 Jul 2009 87,083 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OSF Inner CV gaitor has pin hole

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 87,083 miles

OSF Inner CV gaitor has pin hole

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 77,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2007 64,513 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 64,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s wiper blade is split

Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,716 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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G2 GRD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G2 GRD, 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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G2 GRD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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