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VO03 EXX

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,787 mi
Last recorded136,787 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 EXX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 136,787 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 128,766 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 121,526 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 112,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 102,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 92,469 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 79,775 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,419 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing uneven.advise wheel alignment.

Advise handbrake adjustment.

Advise lower gearbox steady bracket worn.

Advise off side rear tyre at 3mm.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2008 68,419 miles

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

Advise both front tyres wearing uneven.advise wheel alignment.

Advise handbrake adjustment.

Advise lower gearbox steady bracket worn.

Advise off side rear tyre at 3mm.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 54,642 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 39,557 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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VO03 EXX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VO03 EXX, 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 VO03 EXX registered?

VO03 EXX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is VO03 EXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO03 EXX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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