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MV03 GZR

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,313 mi
Last recorded136,313 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 GZR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 136,313 miles

both rear brake discs coroded

Pass 14 May 2010 121,458 miles

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON OUTSIDE EDGE.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 109,750 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 89,692 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 65,223 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 May 2007 65,223 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 40,694 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 GZR is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MV03 GZR, 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 MV03 GZR registered?

MV03 GZR is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is MV03 GZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV03 GZR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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