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DK53 TWV

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,813 mi
Last recorded121,813 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 TWV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 121,813 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 119,040 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 111,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 105,174 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 1 Aug 2018 105,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,591 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 101,589 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,874 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)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2016 98,874 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,770 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 85,881 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 79,488 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,850 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,251 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,180 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 59,180 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,033 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,069 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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DK53 TWV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK53 TWV, 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 DK53 TWV registered?

DK53 TWV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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