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GM03 FRJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,609 mi
Last recorded70,609 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FRJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 70,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

o/s/f seat belt webbing frayed

Pass 5 Jul 2018 70,190 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 5 Jul 2018 70,190 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,177 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front tyre slight cut to outer sidewall

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,044 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,269 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,695 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,395 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,771 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,091 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,478 miles

both front tyres low on tread and worn on edges

both rear tyres are low on on edges and have cuts in them

Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,282 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,262 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,572 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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GM03 FRJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GM03 FRJ, 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 GM03 FRJ registered?

GM03 FRJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for GM03 FRJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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