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NJ03 EEZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,028 mi
Last recorded81,028 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 EEZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 81,028 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 78,406 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 74,138 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 69,471 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 67,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 66,024 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded and detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 66,024 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded and detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,402 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 61,504 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 57,656 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 55,453 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 53,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nsr tyre has cracks on outer edge

osf tyre has cracks on outer edge

slight play detected at both rear wheels

Pass 31 Jul 2015 53,980 miles

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

nsr tyre has cracks on outer edge

osf tyre has cracks on outer edge

slight play detected at both rear wheels

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,850 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 51,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,087 miles

corrosion to exhaust backbox

distortion on o/s/r tyre inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2012 46,658 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,274 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,525 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,204 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,280 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,144 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,903 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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NJ03 EEZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJ03 EEZ, 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 NJ03 EEZ registered?

NJ03 EEZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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