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VX03 AWF

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,951 mi
Last recorded148,951 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2023 148,951 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2022 146,001 miles

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

Underside corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 140,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise rear silencer box deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2021 140,484 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2020 134,484 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 134,443 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 127,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 127,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SEAT MOUNTS/ FLOOR CORROSION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety OIL LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST WITH RISK OF FIRE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 120,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK ONTO EXHAUST- FIRE RISK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CORROSION TO O/S AND N/S FLOOR PANS IN SEAT MOUNTING AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 120,607 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK ONTO EXHAUST- FIRE RISK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CORROSION TO O/S AND N/S FLOOR PANS IN SEAT MOUNTING AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 115,880 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,741 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,619 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,964 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding away

Pass 2 Jul 2013 93,596 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding away

Pass 13 Jul 2012 86,916 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 79,149 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 72,137 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 66,147 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 66,147 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,783 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,347 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,818 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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VX03 AWF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VX03 AWF, 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 VX03 AWF registered?

VX03 AWF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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