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VX03 AWU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,568 mi
Last recorded100,568 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 100,568 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 95,019 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 87,295 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 75,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 62,250 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 62,250 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,331 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 AWU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AWU, 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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How do I check the history of VX03 AWU?

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What year was VX03 AWU registered?

VX03 AWU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is VX03 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 AWU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX03 AWU have outstanding finance?

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