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MV03 CNK

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,591 mi
Last recorded127,591 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 CNK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2020 127,591 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow, (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inner,as marked, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as marked, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule towards rear, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule towards rear, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine has a misfire,

Pass 21 Mar 2019 120,284 miles

All tyres wearing on edges.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,390 miles

Engine Management Lamp indicating fault

Fail 12 Feb 2018 111,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine Management lamp indicates fault

Pass 13 Feb 2017 108,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 102,738 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil on

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2014 98,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil on

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2013 91,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

light cracking to off side front tyre outer side wall no cord visiable

slight play in near side front anti-roll-bar link

Pass 8 Nov 2013 91,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

light cracking to off side front tyre outer side wall no cord visiable

slight play in near side front anti-roll-bar link

Fail 5 Nov 2012 84,486 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine man lamp on

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2012 84,486 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine man lamp on

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2011 77,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,646 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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,740 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,464 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 39,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,565 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 26,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 12,760 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 11,681 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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MV03 CNK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV03 CNK, 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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MV03 CNK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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