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VO03 UBZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,422 mi
Last recorded98,422 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 UBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,422 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 87,332 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,988 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,121 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 71,017 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,017 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,850 miles

rear pads low

Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,089 miles

both front wipers torn

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,947 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 46,947 miles

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

Offside Front 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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VO03 UBZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UBZ, 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 UBZ registered?

VO03 UBZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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