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SJ03 GXG

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,028 mi
Last recorded117,028 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 GXG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 117,028 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 117,027 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 110,389 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 97,587 miles

Slight Play In OSR Upper & Lower Rose Joints

Fail 15 Jan 2014 97,586 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight Play In OSR Upper & Lower Rose Joints

Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,269 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 85,901 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Heatshield loose on vehicle and hanging down on exhaust system.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,005 miles

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

both headlight beam output getting dim just shows pattern

Fail 18 Jun 2012 74,005 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both headlight beam output getting dim just shows pattern

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,378 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 63,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,766 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 47,536 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 35,764 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,932 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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SJ03 GXG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ03 GXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ03 GXG registered?

SJ03 GXG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ03 GXG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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