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FB52 DWV

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,500 mi
Last recorded138,500 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 DWV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 138,500 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2012 125,808 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 125,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 111,884 miles

eng man light on

front discs worn

oil leak on engine

Fail 1 Jun 2011 111,368 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

eng man light on

front discs worn

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Nov 2009 84,537 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

n/s headlight beam poor

Pass 3 Nov 2008 62,513 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 62,513 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 41,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,565 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 12,111 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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FB52 DWV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FB52 DWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FB52 DWV registered?

FB52 DWV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is FB52 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB52 DWV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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