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DU52 NCZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

268,216 mi
Last recorded268,216 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 NCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 268,216 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 266,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 262,495 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 253,838 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 248,793 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 248,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

off side rear tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2009 238,274 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 216,311 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 216,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 169,485 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 115,255 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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DU52 NCZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DU52 NCZ, 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 DU52 NCZ registered?

DU52 NCZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is DU52 NCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 NCZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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