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VO03 GPZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,800 mi
Last recorded122,800 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 GPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 122,800 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 117,535 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 117,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 114,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,086 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 102,268 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 98,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust hanger missing / system still secure

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

both front tyres worn on edges

e.m.l light on

headlights faded

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 88,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,599 miles

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

exhaust detiorated

Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,272 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 71,275 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 67,242 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 62,685 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 57,868 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 51,975 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,516 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 40,105 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 40,102 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,070 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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VO03 GPZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GPZ, 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 VO03 GPZ registered?

VO03 GPZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is VO03 GPZ safe to buy?

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