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P22 FTT

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,485 mi
Last recorded141,485 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 FTT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 141,485 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 139,544 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2023 136,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 133,822 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front and both rear outer casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 131,098 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted s corrosion to rear under body and corrosion repairs

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s/f o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 131,001 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug leaking + pcv pipe split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS +OS central bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS+OS rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the sills

Pass 12 Nov 2020 128,136 miles

Offside Front rear subframe bush worn

Fail 12 Nov 2020 128,136 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front rear subframe bush worn

Pass 25 Jun 2019 120,860 miles

Rear tyres stepped on inside edges

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 120,730 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure

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

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

Rear tyres stepped on inside edges

Pass 18 Jun 2018 115,400 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 115,377 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 109,894 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,999 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 97,287 miles

rear silencer showing corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2014 84,570 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,012 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Headlight washers not working.

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

Small cut offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Small cuts in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 18 Dec 2012 77,900 miles

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

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Headlight washers not working.

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 77,900 miles

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

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Headlight washers not working.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,984 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs worn and pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,014 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)

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2009 57,049 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,887 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,111 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 30,379 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,379 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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P22 FTT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P22 FTT, 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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P22 FTT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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