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SV52 ZGE

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,687 mi
Last recorded106,687 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 ZGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 106,687 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 102,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 99,648 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend front wheels off inspection (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 3mm 215/55/R16 (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

Fail 24 Feb 2016 99,315 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend front wheels off inspection (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 3mm 215/55/R16 (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

Pass 17 Feb 2015 94,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension anti roll bar bushes wearing.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside and offside front and rear suspension arms corroded.

Nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules cororded.

Nearside and offside front suspension struts corroded.

Nearside and offside handbrake return springs missing at back plates,

Nearside front suspension anti roll bar link joint wearing.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Not possible to check sills because of plastic covers.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering oil cooler corroded.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded, pitted and wearing.

Rear disc brake back plates corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 94,299 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension anti roll bar bushes wearing.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside and offside front and rear suspension arms corroded.

Nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules cororded.

Nearside and offside front suspension struts corroded.

Nearside and offside handbrake return springs missing at back plates,

Nearside front suspension anti roll bar link joint wearing.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Not possible to check sills because of plastic covers.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering oil cooler corroded.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded, pitted and wearing.

Rear disc brake back plates corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,231 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front and rear brake discs corroded, pitted and wearing.

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Front suspension struts corroded.

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

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Rear suspension spring seats corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 89,229 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Front and rear brake discs corroded, pitted and wearing.

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Front suspension struts corroded.

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

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Rear suspension spring seats corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,044 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 75,370 miles

Front brake imbalance has just met the requirements,some attention is advised.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,666 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2010 66,644 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 62,010 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 54,948 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 54,943 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,263 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 32,768 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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SV52 ZGE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SV52 ZGE, 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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SV52 ZGE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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