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SN03 ULG

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,496 mi
Last recorded126,496 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 ULG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 126,496 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 126,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2014 113,691 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 102,274 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 89,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2011 78,040 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 68,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front to rears coverd in grease

Pass 20 May 2009 56,157 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe feeding flexi hose rusty

Pass 13 May 2008 46,212 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 37,477 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 37,476 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 10 May 2006 27,058 miles

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

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 ULG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

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

Is SN03 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 ULG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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