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SK03 GUX

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,702 mi
Last recorded74,702 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 GUX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,702 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 69,536 miles

covers on sills

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 69,536 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing return spring missing (3.5.1l)

covers on sills

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r lenses broken and repaired with tape

plastic covers on sills

Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,366 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,636 miles

n/s/r return spring broken

Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,422 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 34,894 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,385 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,171 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 20,322 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 15,097 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 GUX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SK03 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

SK03 GUX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is SK03 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK03 GUX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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