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AY53 DZR

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,565 mi
Last recorded95,565 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

RegistrationAY53 DZR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 95,565 miles

Offside front tyre has damage at sidewall

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 95,436 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front tyre has damage at sidewall

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 87,243 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,181 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 68,478 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 68,474 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,268 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,344 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 50,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F Tyre has a cut in the sidewall. †O/S/F cv boot inner clip loose.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,796 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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AY53 DZR is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY53 DZR, 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 AY53 DZR registered?

AY53 DZR is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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