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SN03 EEG

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,691 mi
Last recorded140,691 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 EEG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 140,691 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 140,688 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 120,469 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 120,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 102,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 102,210 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 83,036 miles

brake overhaul

Fail 17 Sep 2008 83,036 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 68,703 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 54,156 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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SN03 EEG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SN03 EEG, 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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SN03 EEG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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