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RL03 MLU

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

115,002 mi
Last recorded115,002 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 MLU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 115,002 miles

both front tyres show heavy wear on edges low treads and perished / slight cracking

brake hoses aged / slight corrosion on ferrules

exhaust heavily corroded on rearbox casing coming away

front lower engine stabiliser mounting bush excessively deteriorated

heavy oil leaks / oil leaked onto exhaust

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly / low tread inner edge / perished / slight cracking

slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

slight play in n/s/f hub

Fail 18 Sep 2018 114,982 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres show heavy wear on edges low treads and perished / slight cracking

brake hoses aged / slight corrosion on ferrules

exhaust heavily corroded on rearbox casing coming away

front lower engine stabiliser mounting bush excessively deteriorated

heavy oil leaks / oil leaked onto exhaust

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly / low tread inner edge / perished / slight cracking

slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

slight play in n/s/f hub

Pass 10 Oct 2017 106,482 miles

Nearside Front front tyre wearing heavily on edge / recommend wheel alignment

both rear upper suspension arms have play in worn bushes

exhaust heavily corroded in places

oil leaks

Fail 7 Sep 2017 106,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

EML light on

bad misfire evident

both rear upper suspension arms have play in worn bushes

exhaust heavily corroded in places

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on edge / recommend wheel alignment

various heavy oil leaks

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,248 miles

Drivers wiper poor

both rear suspension arm upper joints have slight movement

headlamp lenses deteriorated / patterns weak

oil level very low below minimum / heavy oil leaks

Fail 9 Sep 2016 100,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

EML light on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear suspension arm upper joints have slight movement

headlamp lenses deteriorated / patterns weak

oil level very low below minimum / heavy oil leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,689 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated n/s headlamp pattern weak

heavy oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 94,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front head lamp aim week

heavy oil leak

oil level below min

Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,022 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine front stabiliser mount excessively worn

headlamp lenses deteriorated / patterns weak

high level brake light has segments not working

oil leak

rear exhaust outer casing corroded through

registration plates show deterioration

Fail 3 Sep 2014 89,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

EML light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine front stabiliser mount excessively worn

front brake pads starting to wear low and discs ridged and worn

headlamp lenses deteriorated/ patterns weak

high level brake light has segments not working

o/s/r indicator bulb faded in colour

oil leak

rear exhaust outer casing corroded through

registration plates show deterioration

Pass 10 Sep 2013 84,390 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 84,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML light on

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 78,106 miles

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

oil level low monitor / oil leak

upper engine / tappet noise

Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,106 miles

EML light on

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil level low monitor / oil leak

upper engine / tappet noise

Pass 10 Sep 2011 71,549 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs heavily worn

Fail 5 Sep 2011 71,541 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

EML light on intermittently during MOT

Oil leak

front brake discs heavily worn

metal object in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,227 miles

EML light on

Fail 27 Aug 2010 65,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML light on

advise tracking / realignment required

Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,809 miles

EML light on

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)

recommend tracking

Fail 15 Aug 2009 58,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

EML light on

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)

headlamp auto height adjuster warning lamp on dash

recommend tracking

Pass 21 May 2008 48,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 May 2008 48,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 40,681 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,131 miles

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

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

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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RL03 MLU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 RL03 MLU, 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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RL03 MLU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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