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XOI 415

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,530 mi
Last recorded102,530 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOI 415
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 102,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 99,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dull (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 97,841 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 95,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 95,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 95,971 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 95,956 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 92,984 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 92,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 82,597 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 72,707 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 62,230 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 56,140 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,156 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2010 42,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 42,676 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,836 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,078 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,694 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,698 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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XOI 415 is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XOI 415, 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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XOI 415 is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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