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GN03 AKV

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,301 mi
Last recorded89,301 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 AKV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 89,301 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 89,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,850 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but serviceable.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 84,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but serviceable.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,922 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing is noisey, advise replacement.

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight engine oil leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 78,922 miles

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

N/S/R wheel bearing is noisey, advise replacement.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight engine oil leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,897 miles

MOVED STICKER FROM ZONE B

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES 2MM

O/S/F INDICATOR FADED

PLAY IN O/S ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

WINDSCREEN HAS A STONE CHIP IN ZONE B LESS THAN 40MM

Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,632 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,984 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,816 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,648 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 36,648 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,511 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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GN03 AKV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GN03 AKV, 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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GN03 AKV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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