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OE03 EXS

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,081 mi
Last recorded180,081 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 180,081 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 164,800 miles

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 164,800 miles

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 147,485 miles

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

Rear Axal rusty

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 147,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 144,965 miles

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.

Fail 17 Jan 2023 144,953 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.

Pass 30 Sep 2021 140,512 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

os & ns outer sills covers fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 136,373 miles

eml light on.

os & ns sill covers fitted.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 134,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

oil leak.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 134,057 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 133,233 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 133,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 130,859 miles

Offside Front tyre has several cuts to tread

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 129,131 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 128,768 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 120,297 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 113,185 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 104,045 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 94,419 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 84,473 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 84,473 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 72,785 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 60,358 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 48,007 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 EXS is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE03 EXS, 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 OE03 EXS registered?

OE03 EXS is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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