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VO03 OEB

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,054 mi
Last recorded133,054 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 OEB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 133,054 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear washer not working

Fail 29 Dec 2014 133,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear washer not working

Pass 27 Feb 2014 124,917 miles

Advise the raer silencer is corroded but not leaking

advise both headlamp glasses are dull

Fail 27 Feb 2014 124,916 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise the raer silencer is corroded but not leaking

advise both headlamp glasses are dull

Pass 17 Apr 2013 116,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rear silencer shell starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 104,704 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2011 98,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 98,470 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 90,726 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 90,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

damage to windscreen within Zone A and outside Zone a both in swept area on lower part on screen which is opaque

engine cover fitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand brake application uneven

plastic covers fitted to all door shut kick panels

plastic covers fitted to both sills

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2009 76,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,780 miles

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

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

advise turbo heat sheild loose but secure.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,541 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 38,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 OEB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO03 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

VO03 OEB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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