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DA03 TWC

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,816 mi
Last recorded97,816 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 97,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2019 90,468 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 90,468 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 83,137 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 83,121 miles

Fuel tank insecure nearside retaining strap broken rusted in half, offside rusty but still in one piece (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 73,661 miles

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

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

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

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

all Brake hoses has slight corrosion to ferrules and brake pipes slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust component slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2017 73,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

all Brake hoses has slight corrosion to ferrules and brake pipes slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust component slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 70,035 miles

nearside headlamp/dip beam has slightly reduced light output

nearside rear brake pad wear

nearside reverse lamp inoperative

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating/corroding

Fail 15 Aug 2016 70,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management lamp on

nearside headlamp/dip beam has slightly reduced light output

nearside rear brake pad wear

nearside reverse lamp inoperative

offside wiper blade slight splitting at end

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating/corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,058 miles

Rear EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX OUTER CASING CORRODED.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,222 miles

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

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

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

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.

rear nunber plate in poor condition.

wiper blades in poor condition.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 61,222 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.

rear nunber plate in poor condition.

wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light illuminated.

extensive covers fitted at engine, underbody and outer sills.

rear exhaust outer casing corroding.

wipers in poor condition.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 57,044 miles

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light illuminated.

extensive covers fitted at engine, underbody and outer sills.

rear exhaust outer casing corroding.

wipers in poor condition.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,506 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil level too high.

plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.

slight imbalance at front brakes during release.phase.

unable to inspect all rear brake pipes owing to routing behind chassis members.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,253 miles

engine oil level low ( topped up )

n/s sun visor loose/weak

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight irregular feel/wear at o/s rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2011 47,253 miles

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

engine oil level low ( topped up )

n/s sun visor loose/weak

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight irregular feel/wear at o/s rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,177 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2010 42,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres have edge wear and close to wear limits

nearside rear tyre close to wear limits and has iregular wear in tread pattern

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,780 miles

edge wear n/s front tyre

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

n/s rear tyre wear @ 2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight edge wear o/s front tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2009 37,780 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

edge wear n/s front tyre

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

n/s rear fog lamp inoperative

n/s rear tyre wear @ 2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

reverse lamps inoperative

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight edge wear o/s front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,675 miles

n/s headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,065 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 28,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

automatic headlight level warning light staying on

Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,961 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre inner sidewalls splitting

rear reg plate deteriorating

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 TWC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA03 TWC, 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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DA03 TWC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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