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VXI 7213

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,318 mi
Last recorded104,318 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXI 7213
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 104,318 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 16 Sep 2011 93,019 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 78,931 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 78,931 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F door mirror glass cracked

O/S/F inner C,V rubber boot split

Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,930 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 60,930 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

handbrake high not to stop

o/s rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,136 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,933 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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VXI 7213 is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VXI 7213, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VXI 7213 registered?

VXI 7213 is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is VXI 7213 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VXI 7213 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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