CarVerify

Free Car Check

2003 MY

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,665 mi
Last recorded110,665 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration2003 MY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 110,665 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub pin / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub pin / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2024 106,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2024 106,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 103,514 miles

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

Severe rusting all around front and rear suspension arms and areas.

Stone chips on front screen at nearside.

Fail 8 Dec 2023 103,513 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Severe rusting all around front and rear suspension arms and areas.

Pass 13 Dec 2022 101,332 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,059 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,058 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 95,572 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,834 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 85,830 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 83,040 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 83,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 72,134 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

rear brak discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,413 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,328 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,177 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 38,694 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,806 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

2003 MY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 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 2003 MY, 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 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 2003 MY?

You can check the full history of 2003 MY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 2003 MY registered?

2003 MY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is 2003 MY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2003 MY shows 21 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 2003 MY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 2003 MY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.