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MW03 NEY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,093 mi
Last recorded128,093 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 NEY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 128,093 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 128,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin poor condition and mounting rubber torn

Pass 14 Dec 2016 120,968 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 112,884 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 100,337 miles

both front tyres getting low

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,503 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,023 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,297 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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,636 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 72,636 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,139 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 63,139 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r upper suspension bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,764 miles

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,865 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 38,865 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,080 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 NEY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NEY, 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 NEY registered?

MW03 NEY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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