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DN52 ZXV

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,047 mi
Last recorded118,047 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 ZXV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2012 118,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 118,047 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 113,029 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 113,029 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 104,675 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 96,713 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 89,753 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 81,691 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 75,102 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 60,746 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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DN52 ZXV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DN52 ZXV, 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 DN52 ZXV registered?

DN52 ZXV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is DN52 ZXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 ZXV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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