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OE03 EYM

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,195 mi
Last recorded85,195 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 EYM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 85,195 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 88,195 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,087 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 78,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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 box corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,881 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 72,881 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,245 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,272 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 61,272 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,452 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,629 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,681 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,996 miles

engine man light is on

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,736 miles

engine man light is on

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,358 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,363 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,427 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 EYM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EYM, 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 EYM registered?

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

Is OE03 EYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE03 EYM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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