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DA03 TWP

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,657 mi
Last recorded147,657 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 TWP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 147,657 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 146,958 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 393,925 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2016 140,080 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 140,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2015 136,235 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2014 132,435 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 126,006 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 126,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 120,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 112,520 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 106,904 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 100,559 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 90,455 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 82,112 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 64,836 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 TWP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TWP, 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 TWP registered?

DA03 TWP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DA03 TWP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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