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SN03 UPB

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,758 mi
Last recorded104,758 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 UPB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 104,758 miles

Nearside Outer sill has cover fitted

Offside Outer sill has cover fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,228 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,605 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,644 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

sills have covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2014 73,644 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

sills have covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,443 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,138 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 48,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,786 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 40,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,009 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 25,778 miles

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 25,778 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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 1 Aug 2007 20,575 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,049 miles

Nearside front tyre badly wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

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 UPB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

SN03 UPB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 August 2003.

Is SN03 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 UPB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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