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MV03 GZG

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

154,238 mi
Last recorded154,238 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 GZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 154,238 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Fail 18 Jun 2025 154,231 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Rear Exhaust clamp broken.

Pass 12 Jun 2024 139,318 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2023 128,940 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 128,931 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides outer sills close to suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 119,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 113,336 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2021 113,334 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 112,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 112,189 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 109,147 miles

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 105,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 103,073 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,008 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2014 91,422 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine light on

advise exhaust deteriorating

Fail 12 Jun 2014 90,996 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine light on

advise exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,714 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 83,597 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 78,974 miles

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

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

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

e m l light on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 78,974 miles

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

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

e m l light on

Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,665 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 71,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,372 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,581 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,786 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 37,147 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 GZG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GZG, 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 GZG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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