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UCZ 4230

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,528 mi
Last recorded114,528 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCZ 4230
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 114,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2015 114,199 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2014 108,931 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

both headlamp lens faded

nick on nearside front front side wall tyre

oil level high

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 108,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

both headlamp lens faded

oil level high

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 106,219 miles

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

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

nick on offside front side wall tyre

slight play on offside rear top rose bush

Pass 4 Sep 2013 106,219 miles

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

nick on offside front side wall tyre

slight play on offside rear top rose bush

Pass 27 Jul 2012 105,582 miles

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

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

white furring on fuel and brake pipes

Fail 27 Jul 2012 105,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

white furring on fuel and brake pipes

Pass 12 Aug 2011 104,676 miles

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated (inner sidewall)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 104,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 100,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light staying on

Pass 30 Mar 2009 93,877 miles

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

mil light on

Pass 21 Apr 2008 88,184 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 88,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,036 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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UCZ 4230 is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCZ 4230, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UCZ 4230 registered?

UCZ 4230 is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is UCZ 4230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCZ 4230 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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