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N80 ACA

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,197 mi
Last recorded82,197 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 ACA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 82,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 78,233 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 76,861 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 75,058 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 72,476 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,774 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 67,061 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 62,333 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,263 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,453 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 52,974 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 52,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 50,159 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 45,402 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 45,402 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 38,633 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 32,165 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 32,165 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2009 25,966 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 19,251 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 12,115 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 6,601 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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N80 ACA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N80 ACA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N80 ACA registered?

N80 ACA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is N80 ACA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N80 ACA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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