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MX03 ORJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,632 mi
Last recorded176,632 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 ORJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 176,632 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres outer edges bald

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2014 170,379 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 170,379 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 164,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 164,931 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 156,759 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 146,735 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 146,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 134,564 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 124,526 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 110,089 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 95,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 76,215 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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MX03 ORJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MX03 ORJ, 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 ORJ registered?

MX03 ORJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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