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MX03 OSD

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,977 mi
Last recorded130,977 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 OSD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 130,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 24 Mar 2016 118,193 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

parking & service brake only just met requirements

rear fuel line Ferrell corrodes & coated in fluid, but not leaking at time of test

Fail 7 Mar 2016 117,885 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Edge wear

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

Offside Front Inner Edge wear

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 113,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

o/s/f door mirror is held on with tape (loose)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 113,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

o/s/f door mirror is held on with tape (loose)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 107,953 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 107,905 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 102,560 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,871 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 85,935 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 77,205 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 72,730 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 63,052 miles

screw in N.S.F. tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2006 49,471 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 OSD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 OSD, 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 OSD registered?

MX03 OSD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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