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RO03 MUP

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

186,763 mi
Last recorded186,763 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 MUP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 186,763 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2021 181,768 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 177,977 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 174,266 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 168,887 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 162,864 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 162,864 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 154,494 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 150,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxilary drive belt worn

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

front subframe bushes worn

plastic sill covers fitted

rear silencer coroded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 150,536 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front subframe bushes worn

plastic sill covers fitted

rear silencer coroded

Fail 21 Oct 2013 137,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

front subframe bushes worn

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear handbrake in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering pipes showing signs of corosion

slight noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 21 Oct 2013 137,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

front subframe bushes worn

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear handbrake in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering pipes showing signs of corosion

slight noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 18 Oct 2012 123,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps in poor condition

slight judder from nearside front brake

slight noise when nearside rear wheel rotated

Pass 17 Oct 2011 111,982 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 101,250 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front brake discs very slightly worn and scored

Pass 14 Oct 2009 89,520 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 79,367 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 79,367 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 70,190 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 55,782 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 44,558 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Large plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RO03 MUP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MUP, 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 MUP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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