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OE03 EHD

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,808 mi
Last recorded112,808 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 EHD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2022 112,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 108,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 108,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 106,331 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2019 104,069 miles

Nearside door mirror casing broken

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 104,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside door mirror casing broken

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 99,964 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 95,187 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 95,187 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,011 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 91,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 87,399 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,326 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 78,339 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 20 Nov 2012 73,095 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 73,095 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 68,491 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 64,306 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 55,986 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 55,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,045 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,879 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 38,758 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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OE03 EHD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OE03 EHD, 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 OE03 EHD registered?

OE03 EHD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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