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ULZ 5255

2003 Saab 9-5

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,432 mi
Last recorded119,432 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULZ 5255
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 119,432 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 119,424 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 111,585 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 111,585 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 111,585 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 95,707 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,188 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,293 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 70,920 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 40,561 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 40,559 miles

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

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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ULZ 5255 is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ULZ 5255, 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 ULZ 5255 registered?

ULZ 5255 is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is ULZ 5255 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULZ 5255 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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