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J999 CRU

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,149 mi
Last recorded84,149 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 CRU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2010 84,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 84,149 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 77,945 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 69,719 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 56,506 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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J999 CRU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J999 CRU, 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 J999 CRU registered?

J999 CRU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is J999 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 CRU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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