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SN03 ULB

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,892 mi
Last recorded66,892 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 ULB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,892 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,114 miles

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

EML SHOWING ON DASH.

EXHAUST DOWN PIPE FLEXI DETERIORATED. EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 66,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

EML SHOWING ON DASH.

EXHAUST DOWN PIPE FLEXI DETERIORATED. EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,855 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 52,855 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,273 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,942 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 42,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2009 38,778 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 38,778 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 32,623 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 25,636 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,832 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 ULB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULB, 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 SN03 ULB registered?

SN03 ULB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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