MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,281 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
both front worn
rear exhaust box corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust box corroded
N/S/F tyre has cuts in outer sidewall
N/S/R tyre starting to crack in sidewall
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust box corroded
N/S/F tyre has cuts in outer sidewall
N/S/R tyre starting to crack in sidewall
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust box corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre outer wall perrishing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre outer wall perrishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil leak
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU03 VUW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?
VU03 VUW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2003.
Is VU03 VUW safe to buy?
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