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FD03 DZJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,998 mi
Last recorded155,998 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 DZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 155,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

warning light on dash

Fail 13 Mar 2018 155,998 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

warning light on dash

Pass 9 Mar 2017 148,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has inner side wall damage

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 148,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has inner side wall damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 134,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 134,142 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 12,657 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 12,657 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 114,600 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 114,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 93,759 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 79,695 miles

Coolant leak

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,200 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,735 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,973 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,510 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 DZJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FD03 DZJ, 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 DZJ registered?

FD03 DZJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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