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MX03 ORT

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,765 mi
Last recorded110,765 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 ORT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 110,765 miles

brakes to be checked all round by way of road wheel removal

coil springs showing corrosion

exhsut showing corrosion

rear wiper worn to excess

slight oil leak

there is an oil warning lamp illuminated on dash for a period of time , and then extinguishes .

various parts of brake piping showing corrosion

vehicle requiers a futher engine service inspection to determine oil fault and engine rattle asap.

when engine is placed under load at 2500rpm there is a slight haze of blue smoke .

Fail 18 Aug 2016 110,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

brakes to be checked all round by way of road wheel removal

coil springs showing corrosion

exhsut showing corrosion

rear wiper worn to excess

slight oil leak

various parts of brake piping showing corrosion

Pass 19 May 2015 104,099 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 98,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2013 95,308 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorating

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

both front tyres inner side walls cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2013 95,308 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorating

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

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

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

both front tyres inner side walls cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,372 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

back box deteriorating

oil leak from sump area

Pass 28 Feb 2011 84,587 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 78,529 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,377 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,457 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,857 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 55,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 40,936 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 ORT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ORT, 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 ORT registered?

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

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