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UJZ 1877

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,127 mi
Last recorded141,127 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJZ 1877
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 141,127 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 141,095 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 136,594 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2016 136,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 127,704 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2014 119,088 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 106,537 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 98,742 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 98,126 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

main beam warning light not working

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 Aug 2011 91,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Aug 2011 91,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2010 79,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

throtle pedal is lose

Fail 5 Jun 2010 79,656 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2009 69,462 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 69,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 10 Jun 2008 59,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long travel on handbrake

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2007 50,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,904 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 40,904 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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UJZ 1877 is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UJZ 1877, 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 UJZ 1877 registered?

UJZ 1877 is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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