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T123 JAH

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,279 mi
Last recorded107,279 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT123 JAH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,279 miles

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

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

slight smoke from exhaust on retest

Fail 20 Mar 2018 107,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak oil level on minimum ()

engine management light on indicating possible fault

Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,379 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 99,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on during test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,432 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

head lights lenzes poor condition.oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 88,737 miles

Oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 88,737 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,252 miles

Battery and fuses require securing..

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jan 2013 80,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 80,321 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,687 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,413 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 60,786 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,950 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,707 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 38,075 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,395 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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T123 JAH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol 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 T123 JAH, 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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T123 JAH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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