CarVerify

Free Car Check

SN03 EEM

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,705 mi
Last recorded120,705 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 EEM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 120,705 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 120,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2014 112,354 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust centre and rear silencer outer covers corroding/ no leaks at present

Pass 3 Jan 2014 102,141 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 102,141 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 92,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer cover skin corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2012 92,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer cover skin corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 84,193 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,413 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,312 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,080 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,693 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 41,969 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,081 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SN03 EEM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SN03 EEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN03 EEM?

You can check the full history of SN03 EEM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SN03 EEM registered?

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

Is SN03 EEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 EEM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SN03 EEM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SN03 EEM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.