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FD03 ZPK

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,563 mi
Last recorded86,563 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 ZPK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 86,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,386 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 83,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2018 79,709 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 74,860 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 74,811 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 72,562 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to rear MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

Condition of rear exhaust rear silencer, Outer skin/layer deteriorating

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,796 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 65,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,353 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 55,179 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight corrosion to both rear brake flexi ferrules

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,237 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,549 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,149 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 29,786 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,520 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,932 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 ZPK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZPK, 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 ZPK registered?

FD03 ZPK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is FD03 ZPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 ZPK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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