MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear exhaust deteriorating
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust deteriorating
offside rear tyre wearing on edges
rear exhaust deteriorating
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre wearing on edges
rear exhaust deteriorating
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VU03 VEB safe to buy?
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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