CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK53 ENW

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,534 mi
Last recorded172,534 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ENW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2018 172,534 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 155,507 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 155,507 miles

Central Rear Braking system leaking BRAKE PIPE (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 145,775 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear hand brake spring on backing plate missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child's seats fitted in all rear seats

Fail 31 Aug 2016 145,774 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear by fuel atnk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear hand brake spring on backing plate missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child's seats fitted in all rear seats

Pass 4 Sep 2015 136,063 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 128,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 119,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 119,367 miles

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

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

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 107,967 miles

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

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

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

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 107,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,762 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 97,762 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 wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 81,857 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 81,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 64,716 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,716 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 47,414 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear pads about 60% worn

Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,414 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,094 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 26,094 miles

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK53 ENW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ENW, 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

How do I check the history of DK53 ENW?

You can check the full history of DK53 ENW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK53 ENW registered?

DK53 ENW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DK53 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK53 ENW shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK53 ENW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK53 ENW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.