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SP03 EMK

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,099 mi
Last recorded187,099 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EMK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2017 187,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper suspension arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper suspension arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

colour of all indicators and side repeaters

condition and movement in all rear suspension arm bushs

condition both headlamp glasses and intensity of beams Borderline

condition both rear brake discs

corrosion both rear undersills

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

engine management light on

Pass 9 Sep 2016 183,728 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

eml light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 183,714 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

eml light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 179,608 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 23 Sep 2014 171,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2014 171,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2014 163,741 miles

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2014 163,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2013 157,172 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Sep 2013 156,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 147,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2013 147,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2012 141,167 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 136,706 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 126,789 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 118,563 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 118,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 112,371 miles

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar drop link.

unable to check all rear seatbelts due to childs seats being fitted.

Fail 1 Mar 2008 112,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar drop link.

unable to check all rear seatbelts due to childs seats being fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 101,970 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 100,447 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 80,858 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SP03 EMK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SP03 EMK, 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 SP03 EMK registered?

SP03 EMK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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