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DA03 TVY

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,056 mi
Last recorded195,056 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 TVY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 195,056 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 176,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 158,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 141,118 miles

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

backbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 125,908 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 106,445 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 105,727 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,750 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 86,737 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,336 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,945 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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DA03 TVY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA03 TVY, 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 DA03 TVY registered?

DA03 TVY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is DA03 TVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA03 TVY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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