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MW03 FPE

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,615 mi
Last recorded165,615 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 FPE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 165,615 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 163,744 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 150,045 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 149,656 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 137,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 127,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 117,353 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 111,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 104,921 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 97,728 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 97,723 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 90,932 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 83,037 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 74,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 55,495 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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MW03 FPE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW03 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

MW03 FPE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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