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RO03 MWC

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,900 mi
Last recorded156,900 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 MWC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 156,900 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 135,212 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 135,167 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2015 130,126 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 7 Feb 2014 123,892 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 123,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 117,908 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 112,346 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 106,823 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 102,023 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 102,023 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 82,221 miles

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

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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,450 miles

front pads low

front tyres 2.5 mm

n/s main beam came on when tapped

Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,448 miles

o/s/r rim scratched / dent n/s/r door

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,960 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 MWC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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