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AY03 DZZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,901 mi
Last recorded126,901 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 126,901 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 125,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 123,183 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 120,919 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 118,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 116,740 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear inner arch areas corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 24 Mar 2020 116,730 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear inner arch areas corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 5 Mar 2019 113,750 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 111,012 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 107,585 miles

both rear inner arch areas slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 107,581 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear inner arch areas slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,777 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 102,773 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,083 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2014 94,977 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,550 miles

Both rear upper hub bushes have slight play.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,970 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 87,966 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,831 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes have slight movement.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,351 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 74,348 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 57,438 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 51,272 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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AY03 DZZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY03 DZZ, 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 AY03 DZZ registered?

AY03 DZZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 DZZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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