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OU03 JZA

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,755 mi
Last recorded88,755 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JZA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2009 88,755 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 88,755 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 71,501 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2007 71,501 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,018 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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OU03 JZA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OU03 JZA, 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 OU03 JZA registered?

OU03 JZA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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