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FD52 JZJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,755 mi
Last recorded159,755 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 JZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 159,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 159,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 149,778 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front headlamps deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2013 149,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s headlamp deteriorated.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 140,771 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deterioated

Pass 13 Dec 2011 132,230 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)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 132,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 4 Jan 2011 124,596 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 115,339 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2008 106,161 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame 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)

n/s sunvisor insecure

surface corrosion evident to o/s/f floor

Fail 15 Dec 2008 106,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Sub-frame 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 brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s sunvisor insecure

surface corrosion evident to o/s/f floor

Fail 5 Jan 2008 99,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 99,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 95,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 95,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 90,475 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FD52 JZJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FD52 JZJ, 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 FD52 JZJ registered?

FD52 JZJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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