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VU03 VEB

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,990 mi
Last recorded151,990 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VEB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 151,990 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 12 May 2017 151,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2016 142,956 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 13 May 2016 142,956 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2015 134,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

headlamps deteriorating

nearside rear tyre splitting at inner sidewall

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 May 2014 123,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Both front wiper blades slightly smeary

Both headlamps deteriated

N/S/Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 122,827 miles

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

Both front wiper blades slightly smeary

Both headlamps deteriated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 114,367 miles

Both headlamps frosting over causing poor beam image.

Nearside front tyre tread depth measures 3mm.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged. No cords exposed at this time.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 108,009 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 98,621 miles

check front inner brake pads

front brake discs starting to wear

front number plate small crack

front tyre treads outer edges wearing

nearside front foglamp broken

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 18 May 2011 98,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

check front inner brake pads

front brake discs starting to wear

front number plate small crack

front tyre treads outer edges wearing

nearside front foglamp broken

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 17 May 2010 88,707 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front foglamp glass broken

nearside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease- no split/ hole

offside front suspension coil spring rusty

rear tyre treads starting to wear on edges

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 18 May 2009 80,107 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 72,686 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 67,865 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,307 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,533 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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VU03 VEB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU03 VEB, 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 VU03 VEB registered?

VU03 VEB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 VEB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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