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VU03 VEF

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,812 mi
Last recorded49,812 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VEF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 49,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded.

body has corrosion.

Pass 8 Mar 2025 48,060 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 48,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 46,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 45,799 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 45,797 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake grabbing when operated.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 44,500 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 42,962 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 41,714 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 41,714 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 40,471 miles

exhaust corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded.

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,753 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,524 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 34,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 32,832 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,498 miles

Driver's wiper ends split.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,696 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,433 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,665 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,540 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,946 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,476 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 VEF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

VU03 VEF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is VU03 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 VEF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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