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FJ03 ZDY

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,228 mi
Last recorded138,228 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 ZDY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 138,228 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 129,677 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight corrosion to underbody components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 129,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight corrosion to underbody components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 120,046 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 107,684 miles

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

front tyres worn inner and outter edge

Fail 3 Apr 2013 107,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn inner and outter edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 95,332 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 95,223 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,450 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Mar 2011 84,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,269 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 71,037 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,037 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 15 Mar 2008 63,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,803 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,556 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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FJ03 ZDY 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 FJ03 ZDY, 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 FJ03 ZDY registered?

FJ03 ZDY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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