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JA02 VAA

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,709 mi
Last recorded175,709 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA02 VAA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 175,709 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 175,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen unit lens detoirated (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen unit lens detoirated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 168,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear front section and rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust system corroding

exhaust system corroding

head lights misty aims just visable

offside and nearside rear outer sill corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 163,999 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 163,998 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE BULB (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE BULB (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 157,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 157,432 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 147,261 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 135,022 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre slightly featherd

rear exhaust box corrodded

wipers smear slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2013 135,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly featherd

rear exhaust box corrodded

wipers smear slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2012 122,531 miles

exhaust system heavy corrossion but not leaking

rear tyres feathered

Pass 22 Jun 2011 110,520 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 97,636 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 97,636 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 92,917 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outter edge

Pass 10 Jul 2008 86,053 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 77,633 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR OUTER SUSPENSION JOINTS.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 70,021 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES WORN LOW

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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JA02 VAA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JA02 VAA, 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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JA02 VAA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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