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MW03 FNP

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,585 mi
Last recorded154,585 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 FNP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2014 154,585 miles

Both headlight beam patterns weak

Centre exhaust rubber mounts perishing

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box rusting

Slight play in n/side section of steering rack

Slight play in n/side top hub assembly bush and in o/side lower assembly bush

Pass 30 Apr 2014 154,585 miles

Both headlight beam patterns weak

Centre exhaust rubber mounts perishing

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box rusting

Slight play in n/side section of steering rack

Slight play in n/side top hub assembly bush and in o/side lower assembly bush

Pass 13 May 2013 148,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlight aim beam patterns weak

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres wearing slightly low-nail in offside rear tyre tread

play in nearside rear upper hub bush

play in offside rear lower hub bush

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 148,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlight aim beam patterns weak

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres wearing slightly low-nail in offside rear tyre tread

play in nearside rear upper hub bush

play in offside rear lower hub bush

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 142,666 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer shoulder

nearside rear coil spring corroding

offside rear tyre wearing low

play in offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

slight play in nearside and offside rear road wheels

Fail 22 May 2012 142,666 miles

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer shoulder

nearside rear coil spring corroding

offside rear tyre wearing low

play in offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

slight play in nearside and offside rear road wheels

Pass 3 May 2011 136,170 miles

play in nearside rear top suspension arm outer bush

play in offside rear bottom suspension arm outer bush

Pass 5 May 2010 130,463 miles

Both rear suspension radius arm bushes perishing

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play in o/side rear top hub bush

Pass 2 Jun 2009 125,165 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 124,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wiper blades split but sill clearing

Pass 23 May 2008 119,021 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 112,191 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 112,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

slight play n/side rear hub assembly

Pass 9 May 2006 76,394 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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MW03 FNP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MW03 FNP, 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 MW03 FNP registered?

MW03 FNP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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