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SK03 CEF

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,928 mi
Last recorded154,928 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 CEF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 154,928 miles

brake pipes have a protective coating

offside front strut top bearing is noisy but has no movement

Fail 30 May 2017 154,898 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded central to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded central to rear inside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 149,802 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 145,161 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 137,292 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 137,292 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play offside rear upper hub bush

Pass 9 May 2013 130,259 miles

Back box of exhaust corroded outer skin peeling off

Front ABS reluctor rings corroded

Fuel pipe corroded at front.

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

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

Offside rear tyre low on air pressure, keep a check on.

Fail 9 May 2013 130,259 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Back box of exhaust corroded outer skin peeling off

Front ABS reluctor rings corroded

Fuel pipe corroded at front.

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside rear tyre low on air pressure, keep a check on.

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

Pass 25 May 2012 125,674 miles

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

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

Outer skin of back box corroded

Fail 25 May 2012 125,674 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Outer skin of back box corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 110,642 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 95,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake disc rusty on edge

Fail 14 May 2010 95,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r brake disc rusty on edge

Pass 29 May 2009 79,013 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 59,601 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 42,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 33,042 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SK03 CEF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CEF, 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 SK03 CEF registered?

SK03 CEF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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