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FD03 ZPH

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,660 mi
Last recorded145,660 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 ZPH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 145,660 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 132,277 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 132,250 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 119,095 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 104,347 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 91,551 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,699 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 51,932 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 ZPH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZPH, 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 FD03 ZPH registered?

FD03 ZPH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is FD03 ZPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 ZPH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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