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T31 JWP

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,088 mi
Last recorded196,088 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 JWP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 196,088 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 189,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 177,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 167,169 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 167,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 151,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 151,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 137,227 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear box exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2016 137,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2014 124,818 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 124,817 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2013 100,500 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine warning light stays on.

rear exhaust very corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 78,764 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear traling arm bushes in poor condition to limits

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,824 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres slighty out of shape

rear brake discs worn and scored

Fail 7 Oct 2010 66,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres slighty out of shape

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

rear brake discs worn and scored

Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,131 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 58,131 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,715 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 45,711 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,851 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 23,776 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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T31 JWP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T31 JWP, 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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T31 JWP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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