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RA03 AOM

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,147 mi
Last recorded148,147 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 AOM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 148,147 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 141,682 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.72mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 135,752 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 135,750 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 127,976 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 120,339 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 120,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 113,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 4 Jul 2012 103,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2012 103,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,671 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 89,848 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,611 miles

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

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

damage to front bumper and fog lights

slight play to both rear upper suspension hub bushes

Fail 3 Jul 2009 81,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

damage to front bumper and fog lights

slight play to both rear upper suspension hub bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,491 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 62,666 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 49,185 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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RA03 AOM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RA03 AOM, 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 RA03 AOM registered?

RA03 AOM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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