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SP03 ENV

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,324 mi
Last recorded151,324 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 ENV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 151,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 144,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 133,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 122,608 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Slight wear in nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 23 May 2017 113,248 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2016 104,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2016 104,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,174 miles

exhaust rust

Pass 27 Mar 2014 92,773 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust rust

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,892 miles

nearside front indicator bulb pale

nearside rear tyre limit

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

rear exhaust rust

slight play nearside rear upper hub bush

Fail 26 Mar 2013 89,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front indicator bulb pale

nearside rear tyre limit

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

rear exhaust rust

slight play nearside rear upper hub bush

Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,107 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,493 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,846 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,985 miles

body damage to offside

offside front indicator and repeater pale

rear tyres near limit outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,566 miles

front brake pads low

handbrake travel but still has a reserve

o/s and n/s rear tyres inner edge starting to distort

rear brake discs discoloured

Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,720 miles

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

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 ENV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ENV, 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 ENV registered?

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

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