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SN03 UML

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,850 mi
Last recorded92,850 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 UML
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 92,850 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Fail 3 Feb 2026 92,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Pass 23 Feb 2024 90,228 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust parts corroded

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Fail 22 Feb 2024 90,228 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust parts corroded

oil leak

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 20 Feb 2023 88,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint corroded and blown (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn cracked perished plus 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension/chassis/cradle corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2023 88,761 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring seat corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint corroded and blown (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn cracked perished plus 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension/chassis/cradle corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 87,305 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 87,304 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 85,711 miles

Central box on exhaust system outer skin corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both tyres on nearside off car has sidewall damage

clamp on rear pipe off exhaust snapped system still secure

headlamp washers not working washer bottle is full too but car says it needs topped up

Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,779 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 81,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 81,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40r18-91y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40r18-91y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 79,745 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,882 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,195 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle section corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,402 miles

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)

middle exhaust parts corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 71,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

middle exhaust parts corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,202 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 63,202 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 60,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

middle exhaust section corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 53,887 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 10 Dec 2010 52,170 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 43,316 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 43,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,525 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,155 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,580 miles

slight exhaust blow at center/front pipe joint

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 UML is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 UML, 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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SN03 UML is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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