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NT03 VML

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,534 mi
Last recorded91,534 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT03 VML
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 91,534 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plastic cover on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plastic cover on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2022 91,529 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plastic cover on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plastic cover on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 87,315 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 87,298 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside in front off fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

bad oil leak on engine

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 82,501 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 77,584 miles

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

exhaust corroded/limited life

Pass 20 Mar 2018 74,592 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 74,576 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,914 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,343 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,635 miles

nsr tyre low on tread

slight movement in osr suspension arm bush

Pass 29 Mar 2014 57,911 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,778 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 3 Apr 2012 48,243 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,884 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,804 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,237 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 34,107 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,635 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,901 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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NT03 VML is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NT03 VML, 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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NT03 VML is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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