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GE03 TUF

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,916 mi
Last recorded110,916 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE03 TUF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 110,916 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,271 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 94,832 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 94,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2011 88,150 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 81,616 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 81,616 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 77,266 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 77,266 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 72,353 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,094 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 54,326 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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GE03 TUF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GE03 TUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GE03 TUF?

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What year was GE03 TUF registered?

GE03 TUF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is GE03 TUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GE03 TUF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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