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SP03 ENT

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,341 mi
Last recorded101,341 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 ENT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 101,341 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

sidewall on n/s/r tyre is starting to perish

sidewalls on both front tyres are starting to perish

Fail 12 Aug 2013 101,341 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

sidewall on n/s/r tyre is starting to perish

sidewalls on both front tyres are starting to perish

tow bar socket is insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2012 94,615 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

washers leaking at hose

Pass 17 Jun 2011 88,206 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2011 88,206 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiper blades torn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 70,273 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,530 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 48,529 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,887 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,493 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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SP03 ENT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP03 ENT, 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 ENT registered?

SP03 ENT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SP03 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 ENT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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