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GC03 AUV

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,664 mi
Last recorded199,664 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC03 AUV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 199,664 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 184,559 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 164,268 miles

REAR SILANCER VERY RUSTY (2ND SKIN)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 144,591 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 125,569 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 125,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 106,864 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 86,359 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 86,359 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 64,799 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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GC03 AUV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GC03 AUV, 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 GC03 AUV registered?

GC03 AUV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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