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DX03 JMV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

216,713 mi
Last recorded216,713 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 JMV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 216,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box rusting and flaking

Fail 3 Jan 2012 216,713 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box rusting and flaking

Pass 14 Dec 2010 192,279 miles

damage under front bumper andn/s/f fog light missing

front pads low

Pass 5 Jan 2010 167,713 miles

n/s/r shock sbsorber leaking

Pass 23 Dec 2008 142,871 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 20 Dec 2007 117,874 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 117,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2007 108,474 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges, both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Jun 2006 88,154 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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DX03 JMV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DX03 JMV, 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 DX03 JMV registered?

DX03 JMV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is DX03 JMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 JMV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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