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J6 JFE

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,702 mi
Last recorded77,702 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 JFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,702 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2013 77,702 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked

n/siderear indicatorfading to white.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 73,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

high level stop lamp partially working (more than 50%)

nearside rear and offside rear parking brake return springs missing from brake back plates

rear exhaust box corroded

slight corrosion to rear of offside outer sill

stone chip in centre of widscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2012 73,208 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

high level stop lamp partially working (more than 50%)

nearside rear and offside rear parking brake return springs missing from brake back plates

rear exhaust box corroded

slight corrosion to rear of offside outer sill

stone chip in centre of widscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,703 miles

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2011 67,703 miles

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

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,337 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,223 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,869 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,033 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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J6 JFE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J6 JFE, 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 J6 JFE registered?

J6 JFE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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