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DU52 NEY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,001 mi
Last recorded103,001 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 NEY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 103,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 101,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 101,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 100,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 99,223 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 97,976 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,587 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 92,653 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 86,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 86,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,478 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,541 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,458 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,516 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn close to wearbars

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 53,441 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 45,152 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,152 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,338 miles

both front tyres worn close to wearbars

n/s/r tyre perrished and worn close to wearbars

Fail 11 Jan 2011 39,338 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres worn close to wearbars

n/s/r tyre perrished and worn close to wearbars

Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,271 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,753 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,403 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,051 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 18,078 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 NEY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NEY, 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 NEY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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