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SCZ 5457

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,470 mi
Last recorded160,470 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 5457
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2019 160,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs ring broken (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking badly corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear heatshield loose

Rear silencer outer casing badly corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 156,899 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring rusty

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

both headlamps slightly foggy

Fail 17 May 2018 156,899 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring rusty

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

both headlamps slightly foggy

Pass 12 May 2017 152,714 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

both front subframe rear bushes slightly worn

Fail 12 May 2017 152,714 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

both front subframe rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 10 May 2016 147,495 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush os/f and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 May 2016 147,495 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush os/f and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2015 139,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs worn

rear silencer outer casing badly corroded

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 8 May 2015 139,472 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

rear silencer outer casing badly corroded

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 16 May 2014 129,698 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 129,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 123,034 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 113,222 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 108,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight front brake judder

Pass 15 Mar 2010 97,579 miles

uneven wear on both nearside tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2009 84,653 miles

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,951 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 72,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 60,570 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 60,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs wearing on inner surface

both rear brake discs worn (borderline)

uneven wear on offside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,949 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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SCZ 5457 is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SCZ 5457, 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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SCZ 5457 is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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