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DK03 PHV

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,081 mi
Last recorded83,081 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 PHV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 83,081 miles

Exhaust noisy and flexi damage/rear silencer outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 79,411 miles

Exhaust noisy and exhaust flexi damage (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,243 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 74,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 73,926 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 66,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 60,911 miles

pss/side wiper starting to fail

Pass 26 Jul 2012 56,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,082 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,638 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2008 38,472 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 38,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,416 miles

handbrake travel long

Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,723 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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DK03 PHV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DK03 PHV, 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 DK03 PHV registered?

DK03 PHV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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