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SR03 JMR

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,807 mi
Last recorded148,807 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 JMR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 148,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 148,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 145,001 miles

Rear suspension arms and chassis legs/floor pan corroded

oil leak at engine

Fail 5 Aug 2019 144,994 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms and chassis legs/floor pan corroded

oil leak at engine

Pass 1 Aug 2018 140,069 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 140,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 135,452 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 135,451 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 131,049 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 131,048 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking n/s front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake test not carried out due to leaking brake pipe

Pass 17 Sep 2015 124,132 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,775 miles

Oil leak

advise middle exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 27 Jun 2013 91,238 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,239 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,239 miles

advise engine managment light on dashboard

Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,302 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,266 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,536 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,480 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,144 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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SR03 JMR is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SR03 JMR, 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 SR03 JMR registered?

SR03 JMR is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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