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FD03 DYS

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,190 mi
Last recorded156,190 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 DYS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 156,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Park Efficiency / Balance only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper split at end

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 155,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside handbrake effort uneven/slow

Nearside windscreen wiper split at the end

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil substantial leak but not excessive at this point (2.7.3)

Oil leak quite severe oil leak from engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 144,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

both head lamps cloudy

management light on

Fail 10 Jun 2017 144,599 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

both head lamps cloudy

management light on

Pass 4 May 2016 136,225 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 129,668 miles

all 4 rear suspension rose bushes slightly worn

Fail 21 Apr 2015 129,668 miles

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

all 4 rear suspension rose bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 124,482 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 117,694 miles

slight play in all 4 rear suspension rose joints

Pass 30 Apr 2012 107,341 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 May 2011 95,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 95,496 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 85,112 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 70,109 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 58,336 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 48,777 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,960 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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FD03 DYS is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DYS, 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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FD03 DYS is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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