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SK03 ASZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,289 mi
Last recorded216,289 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 ASZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 216,289 miles

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

Front Subframe Rear Mountings Worn

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OffSide rear tyre worn at inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 216,289 miles

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

Front Subframe Rear Mountings Worn

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OffSide rear tyre worn at inner edge

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 205,908 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 205,908 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 190,816 miles

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

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

rear discs rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2013 190,811 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2012 173,899 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 158,001 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 149,969 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 149,969 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 130,728 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 111,220 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 91,323 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads heavily worn

long hand brake travel

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight stone chip to wind screen

Pass 8 Jul 2006 67,627 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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SK03 ASZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK03 ASZ, 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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SK03 ASZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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