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SF03 CDE

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,667 mi
Last recorded64,667 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 CDE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 64,667 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 64,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but not affecting operation or light output

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 63,622 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 63,191 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 63,190 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,462 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface top of lamp broken /operating ok (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 62,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface top of lamp broken /operating ok (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,698 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,585 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 58,455 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 57,062 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 55,656 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 54,095 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,742 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,281 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 49,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,828 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 45,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,947 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 Jul 2006 27,661 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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SF03 CDE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SF03 CDE, 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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What year was SF03 CDE registered?

SF03 CDE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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