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SN03 ULC

2003 Saab 9-5

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,776 mi
Last recorded65,776 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 ULC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heatshield insecure at exhaust center section

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking at tread

object trapped in offside rear seatbelt stalk unable to check

Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,450 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,579 miles

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes rusty at clips

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges/sidewalls

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,204 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,936 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 32,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 22,692 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge and cracking at tread

n/s/r indicator starting to discolour

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 ULC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

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

Is SN03 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 ULC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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