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GM03 GOJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,860 mi
Last recorded97,860 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 GOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 97,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 95,909 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroding

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2023 94,609 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fritted masking some testable items

Pass 15 Nov 2022 93,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded and heavy undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 14 Nov 2022 93,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded and heavy undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 1 Nov 2021 91,300 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

light general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted some testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2020 89,449 miles

Coil spring corroded All four road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted masking some testable items

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 89,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted masking some testable items

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 88,138 miles

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

both rear shocks corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2019 88,135 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both rear shocks corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 85,701 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,877 miles

exhaust system badly corroded

rear brake pads low

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,876 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system badly corroded

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,449 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,418 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 75,215 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 72,243 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2011 69,886 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,531 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,080 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,017 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,174 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 33,769 miles

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

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

front discs and pads wearing thin

Fail 10 Nov 2006 33,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front discs and pads wearing thin

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 GOJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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