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VX03 AXA

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,397 mi
Last recorded89,397 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,397 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,443 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,093 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 66,039 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,682 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,753 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 48,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 46,157 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 AXA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AXA, 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 AXA registered?

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

Is VX03 AXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 AXA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX03 AXA have outstanding finance?

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