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R900 DOG

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

146,676 mi
Last recorded146,676 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 DOG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 146,676 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 146,376 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 146,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 145,406 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 143,773 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 142,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 141,640 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 139,962 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 138,844 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 137,546 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 137,546 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 135,227 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 124,060 miles

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 108,402 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,393 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 66,607 miles

N/S Inner cv joint cover leaking

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,201 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,286 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,013 miles

Oil leak

accident damage to n/s of vehicle.

both rear tyre wear low.

corroded rear exhaust silencer.

deterioration of both front windscreen wiper blades.

slight front brake judder.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 48,528 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 37,466 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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R900 DOG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R900 DOG, 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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R900 DOG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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