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DU52 NDZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,268 mi
Last recorded106,268 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 NDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 106,268 miles

Rear shocks misting.

Suspension worn.

Fail 2 Nov 2018 106,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake discs front and rear worn and corroded.

Rear shockers misting.

Fail 26 Oct 2018 106,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake discs front and rear worn and corroded.

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear shockers misting.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 98,488 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 98,488 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,977 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,159 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 81,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 71,612 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,874 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 64,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 57,230 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,703 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,052 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 30,538 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,227 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 25,223 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 17,227 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 NDZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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