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SKG 121R

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,783 mi
Last recorded153,783 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKG 121R
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 153,783 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads low

front roll bar d bushes worn

front to rear brake pipes corroding

headlamp lenses deteriorating

middle and rear exhaust corroded

mil light on

nearside front tyre edge wear

nearside front tyre side wall cut

offside front tyre 3 mm

rear subframe slightly damaged dented

Pass 8 Apr 2014 140,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leaks

middle and rear exhaust corroding

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Fail 8 Apr 2014 140,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leaks

middle and rear exhaust corroding

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 12 Apr 2013 125,565 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 125,356 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 101,511 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2012 101,419 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 71,870 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,463 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 28 Feb 2008 38,671 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,722 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,157 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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SKG 121R is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SKG 121R, 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 SKG 121R registered?

SKG 121R is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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