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OU03 JZN

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,638 mi
Last recorded162,638 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JZN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 162,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 158,758 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 152,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 146,147 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 139,951 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin on mot limit change front pads asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 133,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 127,905 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2020 127,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 125,052 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 125,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional tyre fitted incorrectly (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

vacuum pipe on throttle body insecure - from throttle body to cam cover

Pass 28 Aug 2018 121,198 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 114,854 miles

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

headlight lenses deteiorating

Fail 9 Aug 2017 114,853 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

headlight lenses deteiorating

Pass 23 Aug 2016 108,010 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on offside rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre worn thin on edges and splitting in tread

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 108,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on offside rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre worn thin on edges and splitting in tread

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,888 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 98,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four tyres wearing thin on inside and outer edges

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2013 92,360 miles

both headlight lenses poor condition

rear exhaust and mounting very poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,464 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front position lights slightly dim

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 75,699 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,060 miles

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

all four tyres showing uneven wear

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,099 miles

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

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

all four tyres starting to wear unevenly on inside edges

Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,869 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 53,869 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,781 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,866 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 JZN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OU03 JZN, 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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OU03 JZN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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