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GM03 GFY

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,754 mi
Last recorded126,754 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 126,754 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2013 121,886 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 111,670 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 111,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 106,560 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 97,234 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 86,654 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 69,124 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,877 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,143 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 GFY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

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

Is GM03 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM03 GFY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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