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VX03 AWG

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,255 mi
Last recorded141,255 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AWG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2017 141,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 132,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2015 123,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 123,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 110,307 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 May 2013 100,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 94,439 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust mount broken system still supported

Pass 27 Jun 2011 88,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 79,858 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,190 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 55,556 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,142 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 51,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 45,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,832 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 AWG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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