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V6 JNW

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,927 mi
Last recorded151,927 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 JNW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 151,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2017 151,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2016 139,248 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)

Fail 14 May 2016 139,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 21 May 2015 132,041 miles

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

ns/os head light deteriated

Fail 18 Mar 2015 132,037 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 124,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 110,128 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 101,620 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 101,619 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 91,314 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)

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 82,357 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 61,270 miles

both front tyre treads on 3.0mm

check front and rear inner brake pads poor visual access

handbrake lever adjustment becoming high

o/s/f fog lamp smashed

Fail 22 Sep 2008 61,269 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre treads on 3.0mm

check front and rear inner brake pads poor visual access

handbrake lever adjustment becoming high

o/s/f fog lamp smashed

Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,789 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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V6 JNW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V6 JNW, 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 V6 JNW registered?

V6 JNW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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