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RO03 MTU

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,263 mi
Last recorded152,263 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 MTU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 152,263 miles

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 151,177 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 141,695 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 135,804 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 135,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 132,354 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 132,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 126,700 miles

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

front brake discs badly worn/ lipped

rear brake discs coroded/ discoloured

rear silencer badly coroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 117,359 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 104,192 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

slight wear/movement in n/s & o/s/r top suspension suport bushes.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 89,068 miles

slight wear/movement in n/s/r suspension top suport bush.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 75,437 miles

wire hanging around rear exhaust silencer area!.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 58,404 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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RO03 MTU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RO03 MTU, 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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RO03 MTU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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