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OE03 EXZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,007 mi
Last recorded141,007 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 EXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2014 141,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 141,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 123,239 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 123,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 107,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 98,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2010 96,961 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)

offside front door trim missing

slight play in nearside and offside rear hubs

Pass 21 Dec 2009 94,550 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 178,904 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 164,786 miles

n/s/r hub bush worn

Pass 26 Jul 2007 136,094 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 93,273 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 EXZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OE03 EXZ, 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 EXZ registered?

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

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