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GN03 AMV

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,079 mi
Last recorded125,079 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 AMV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 125,079 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 121,701 miles

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

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance high level (1.2.1d)

parking brake limits only just met but locked out

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion to various components

Fail 25 Oct 2016 121,701 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance high level (1.2.1d)

parking brake limits only just met but locked out

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion to various components

Pass 21 Oct 2015 117,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside parking brake lever return spring broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low 3mm tread remaining

parking brake limits recorded at 17% min effort is 16%

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 5 Nov 2014 114,457 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front subframe both rear mount bushes worn

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 114,456 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres perished

Front subframe both rear mount bushes worn

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,526 miles

both front tyres wearing on outter edges

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2012 107,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges unmesurable

engine light on

rear box coroding

sill covers fitted

n/s/f fog light lens broken showing jaged edges

Fail 18 May 2011 101,652 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear indicators faded

sill covers fitted

slight front brake judder

Pass 18 May 2011 101,652 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear indicators faded

sill covers fitted

slight front brake judder

Pass 25 Mar 2010 93,670 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,567 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 85,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 77,251 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 70,883 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,960 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 AMV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GN03 AMV, 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 GN03 AMV registered?

GN03 AMV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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