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RL03 OUX

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,539 mi
Last recorded151,539 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 OUX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 151,539 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded.

oil leak from engine bay.

Fail 9 Jul 2018 151,539 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front head light faded.

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

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

exhaust corroded.

oil leak from engine bay.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 128,264 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bad oil leak.

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

heat sheilds insecure.

Fail 3 Aug 2017 128,264 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bad oil leak.

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

heat sheilds insecure.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,798 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Engine management light on.

Exhaust corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 98,781 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Engine management light on.

Exhaust corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,623 miles

body has slight corrosion

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs are corroded

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 55,149 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

heat shield insecure.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 55,149 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

heat shield insecure.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 40,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,333 miles

engine check light on

Fail 16 Jul 2012 37,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine check light on

head light main beam tell tale does not illuminate when selected

Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,725 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 33,662 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,278 miles

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

both rear tyres soft

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,026 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 29,025 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,538 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,597 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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RL03 OUX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OUX, 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 OUX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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