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GJ52 EHK

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,591 mi
Last recorded70,591 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 EHK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,591 miles

engine management light on.

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,975 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

corrosion to suspension components

headlamps faded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2016 69,975 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

corrosion to suspension components

headlamps faded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside frong lamp not working

outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 68,831 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside frong lamp not working

outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

engine light on dash

traction light on dash

Fail 25 Feb 2014 66,764 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Mar 2013 65,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on,seat airbag on drivers side has been used,

electroinc stability contral light stays on.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 65,119 miles

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

airbag light on

offside front fog not working.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,881 miles

air bag light on dash.

n/s/f tyre has cut on outside edge,but is not showing any cords.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 63,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on dash.

n/s/f tyre has cut on outside edge,but is not showing any cords.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 61,428 miles

corrosion to sills(sill covers fitted),ferrules,rear discs,suspension mounts/components,subframes,inner arches,oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2010 61,428 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to sills(sill covers fitted),ferrules,rear discs,suspension mounts/components,subframes,inner arches,oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,854 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 57,607 miles

floorpans damaged,o/s inner sills and subframes corroded (sill covers fitted)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 56,899 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

floorpans damaged,o/s inner sills and subframes corroded (sill covers fitted)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,143 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,257 miles

chassis damaged

serious damage marker [DVLA]

Fail 27 Feb 2006 47,230 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

CHASSIS BADLY DAMAGED

air bag warning lamp staying on

seriously damaged vehicle marker[DVLA]

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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GJ52 EHK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GJ52 EHK, 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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GJ52 EHK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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