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SLZ 7762

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,834 mi
Last recorded204,834 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 7762
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 204,834 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both, has side movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 204,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both, has side movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 197,539 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 197,538 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking at pipe fittment (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 190,157 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)

Fail 16 May 2017 190,154 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 3 Jun 2016 181,467 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

minor oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 80,455 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 75,324 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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SLZ 7762 is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SLZ 7762, 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 SLZ 7762 registered?

SLZ 7762 is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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