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DS03 AZP

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,968 mi
Last recorded160,968 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 AZP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 160,968 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 139,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 139,191 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 109,784 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 109,296 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2011 89,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,829 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 81,829 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

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

Wheel bolt missing from Offside Front wheel

Pass 5 Jun 2009 72,600 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 64,058 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 52,625 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,873 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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DS03 AZP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS03 AZP, 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 DS03 AZP registered?

DS03 AZP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 June 2003.

Is DS03 AZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 AZP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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