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T300 MRG

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,089 mi
Last recorded65,089 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT300 MRG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 65,089 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake leaver travel high only just met requirement's

Pass 22 Nov 2024 64,890 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts and rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake leaver travel high

Fail 22 Nov 2024 64,890 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts and rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,559 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

hand break leaver high little reserve travel

Pass 16 Nov 2022 64,380 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake high has travel

Pass 18 Nov 2021 64,218 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

hand break leaver high little reserve travel

Pass 23 Nov 2020 63,741 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,750 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,832 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,967 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 59,942 miles

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

nail n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,753 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 58,727 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 56,697 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,800 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,538 miles

both rear tyre treads split(not to cords)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 47,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre treads split(not to cords)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,280 miles

Front tyres at 3.5mm

Rear tyres perishing on tread

Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,510 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,826 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,640 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,631 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 29,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,091 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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T300 MRG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T300 MRG, 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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T300 MRG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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