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SY03 AXU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,224 mi
Last recorded184,224 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 AXU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 184,224 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 165,148 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 146,453 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 128,298 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 104,393 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 104,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 92,477 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 92,477 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,240 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Front registration plate slightly dis-coloured.

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)

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

n/s front brake mechanism sticking slightly.

o/s wiper blade worn.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 78,773 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 78,773 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 72,314 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 72,314 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 65,384 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 56,922 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,065 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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SY03 AXU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY03 AXU, 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 SY03 AXU registered?

SY03 AXU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is SY03 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 AXU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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