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DK53 ACF

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,964 mi
Last recorded88,964 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ACF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 88,964 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 88,963 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 87,059 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,329 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 77,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,856 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,494 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,344 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 47,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside headlight mounting screws missing but not insecure.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,601 miles

nearside headlight mounting screws missing but not insecure.

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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DK53 ACF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel 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 DK53 ACF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK53 ACF registered?

DK53 ACF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is DK53 ACF safe to buy?

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