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MX03 ORF

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,165 mi
Last recorded137,165 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 ORF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2014 137,165 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 116,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sills coverd

Pass 5 Apr 2012 107,263 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2012 107,263 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,958 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)

sills covered

Fail 28 Apr 2011 97,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

sills covered

Pass 11 Sep 2010 94,996 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 94,991 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,727 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 80,727 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 74,043 miles

Both trailing arm bushes starting to split

N/S/R wheel slightly buckled

O/S/R wheel slightly buckled

Pass 16 Mar 2007 63,831 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,282 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 48,282 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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MX03 ORF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MX03 ORF, 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 MX03 ORF registered?

MX03 ORF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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