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FD03 DYF

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,346 mi
Last recorded135,346 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 DYF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 135,346 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

fuel tank straps corroded

rear exhaust box

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 5 Apr 2018 135,346 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

fuel tank straps corroded

rear exhaust box

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2017 123,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear handbrake return spring

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2017 123,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear handbrake return spring

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 112,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

rear fuel pipe union corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2016 112,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

rear fuel pipe union corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,828 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2014 91,588 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2013 82,294 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,855 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,241 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,688 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,822 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,423 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,530 miles

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

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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FD03 DYF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD03 DYF, 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 FD03 DYF registered?

FD03 DYF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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