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DU52 NDD

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,890 mi
Last recorded149,890 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 NDD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 149,890 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm & devoid of tread on edges

Fail 5 Dec 2016 149,890 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps opache (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm & devoid of tread on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2015 144,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 139,012 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 12 Nov 2014 139,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Dec 2013 117,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 99,231 miles

exhaust system getting very corroded.

front headlamp lenses getting deteriorated.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,603 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 80,442 miles

Front gearbox mounting has excessive play!

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,802 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2008 63,540 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2008 63,540 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2007 52,229 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 41,405 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 30,395 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 NDD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DU52 NDD, 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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DU52 NDD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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