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GN03 CBF

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,285 mi
Last recorded96,285 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 CBF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO AXLE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO AXLE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 96,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO AXLE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO AXLE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,260 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 95,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,703 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 91,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,709 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 87,680 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,375 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 79,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,910 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 73,229 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 73,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,747 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,450 miles

both front tyres worn to outer edge

Fail 11 Mar 2009 66,450 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

both front tyres worn to outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,004 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 57,393 miles

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

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 41,994 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 CBF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CBF, 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 CBF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is GN03 CBF safe to buy?

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