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GL03 VZV

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,772 mi
Last recorded162,772 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 VZV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 162,772 miles

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

oil leakage

Pass 27 Sep 2014 157,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 157,722 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 154,788 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 144,801 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 133,879 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 122,439 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 112,681 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 112,591 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 104,470 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 104,470 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 91,767 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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GL03 VZV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc diesel 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 GL03 VZV, 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 GL03 VZV registered?

GL03 VZV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is GL03 VZV safe to buy?

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