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VU03 VFG

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,403 mi
Last recorded126,403 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VFG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 126,403 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 126,398 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 124,857 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 124,807 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter has pin hole.

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 119,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer corroded, front flexi pipe in poor condition.

Fail 16 Aug 2019 119,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer corroded, front flexi pipe in poor condition.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,460 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 109,795 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 107,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2015 100,384 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 90,173 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges and close to wear bars

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2014 90,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges and close to wear bars

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,055 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 80,055 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,939 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2010 43,980 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,490 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,579 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,384 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,144 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 VFG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

VU03 VFG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 VFG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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