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MH03 UNG

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,961 mi
Last recorded143,961 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 UNG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2016 143,961 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 133,736 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn and deteriorating

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

engine management light on

lateral movement in front anti roll bar

n/s/f tyre has cut on inner sidewall

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low on inner shoulder and perishing

o/s/r tyre just starting to wear low on inner shoulder

oil leak

slight play in o/s/r bottom hub bush

Fail 31 Mar 2015 133,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear trailing arm bushes worn and deteriorating

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

engine management light on

lateral movement in front anti roll bar

n/s/f tyre has cut on inner sidewall

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low on inner shoulder and perishing

o/s/r tyre just starting to wear low on inner shoulder

oil leak

slight play in o/s/r bottom hub bush

Pass 7 Mar 2014 112,248 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2013 102,364 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated resulting in poor beam image.

Front anti-roll bar bushes have slight play.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 96,823 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 93,140 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 77,851 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 64,686 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition,slight play in nearside rear lower suspension bush,both wiper blades split

Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,387 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 49,387 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condition of offside front outer driveshaft boot. .

Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,942 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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MH03 UNG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MH03 UNG, 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 MH03 UNG registered?

MH03 UNG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is MH03 UNG safe to buy?

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