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SN03 UMT

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,940 mi
Last recorded205,940 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 UMT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2015 205,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 205,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 194,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 174,667 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 160,703 miles

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

rear section exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2011 147,143 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 147,143 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 135,206 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 121,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front sub-frame mountings worn slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2009 121,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front sub-frame mountings worn slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2008 100,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside front subframe;rear mountings worn slightly.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 100,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside front subframe;rear mountings worn slightly.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 81,880 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 61,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 61,607 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 UMT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

SN03 UMT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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