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FD52 JZM

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,117 mi
Last recorded165,117 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 JZM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 165,117 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 165,117 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 158,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 151,257 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 144,460 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 144,408 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 139,959 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2009 129,506 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 110,617 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 88,747 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 88,747 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 63,671 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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FD52 JZM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD52 JZM, 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 JZM registered?

FD52 JZM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is FD52 JZM safe to buy?

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