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P218 FBL

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

194,355 mi
Last recorded194,355 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 FBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 194,355 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 183,741 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

n/s seat belt frayed

Fail 29 Jul 2019 183,725 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

n/s seat belt frayed

Pass 18 Jul 2018 177,872 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 170,940 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 165,213 miles

Nearside and Offside front seat belt webbings slightly frayed

Nearside and Offside rear inner arches starting to corrode

Nearside and Offside rear outer sills corroding

Nearside repeater slightly discoloured

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear number plate deteriorating

Wear on front brake discs

Fail 9 Jul 2016 165,213 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside and Offside front seat belt webbings slightly frayed

Nearside and Offside rear inner arches starting to corrode

Nearside and Offside rear outer sills corroding

Nearside repeater slightly discoloured

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear number plate deteriorating

Wear on front brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2015 157,568 miles

Exhaust corroded and has some mountings missing.

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2015 157,450 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust has mountings missing but is still fully secure.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 148,345 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 136,353 miles

Black smoking on acceleration but not considered excessive.

Both rear upper hub mounting bushes slightly worn.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 136,353 miles

Black smoking on acceleration but not considered excessive.

Both rear upper hub mounting bushes slightly worn.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 124,122 miles

Emissions close to limit.

Front brake discs worn.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play in nearside rear upper hub mounting bush.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 124,122 miles

Emissions close to limit.

Front brake discs worn.

Slight play in nearside rear upper hub mounting bush.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 113,693 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 27 Jun 2011 113,693 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 101,532 miles

All brake discs slightly worn.

Front tyres slightly worn inner edges.

Slight black smoke on acceleration.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 87,496 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Minor body damage.

Nearside front fog lamp insecure.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,576 miles

Smoking on acceleration.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,342 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn, o/s/and n/s front brake pads at approx 3mm.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 45,774 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 45,774 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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P218 FBL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 P218 FBL, 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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P218 FBL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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