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SN03 EEU

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,829 mi
Last recorded159,829 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 EEU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 159,829 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily coated in bitumen can not be fully inspected

Pass 2 Nov 2024 156,793 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 152,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 12 Nov 2022 145,034 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 138,635 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2020 133,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2020 133,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2019 128,870 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 128,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber spilt

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 124,007 miles

AMBER ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

O/S/R DOOR SKIN DAMAGED AT REAR OF DOOR

Pass 12 Jan 2018 121,646 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 121,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 113,342 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked and faded (8.1.2a)

amber engine management light on

Pass 4 Jan 2016 103,777 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 17 Jan 2015 81,210 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 90,312 miles

offside front wiper blade torn

slight cracking to offside front and rear tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2013 85,428 miles

centre seatbelt returns slowly

exhaust corroded

front mirrors taped up

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,643 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 76,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres perished advise replacement

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,725 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,003 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2009 64,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,472 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2007 44,799 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 44,799 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,107 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 EEU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EEU, 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

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What year was SN03 EEU registered?

SN03 EEU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is SN03 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 EEU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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