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VX03 AXD

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,734 mi
Last recorded134,734 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 134,734 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 128,100 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 120,958 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 114,117 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 111,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 106,070 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 88,783 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,022 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 59,339 miles

Advise front discs lipped.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 59,339 miles

Advise front discs lipped.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2007 49,821 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 49,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,201 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 36,197 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in tyre

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 AXD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AXD, 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 AXD registered?

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

Is VX03 AXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 AXD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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