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GK03 DBZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,103 mi
Last recorded166,103 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 DBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 166,103 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 166,103 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 165,796 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 164,891 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 164,012 miles

Offside Front 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 28 Jul 2017 162,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 159,335 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 157,670 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear exhust

Pass 2 Aug 2014 152,977 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 150,133 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 139,844 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

nearside rear lower suspension hub bush has slight play

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 128,010 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 7 Jul 2011 128,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 17 Jul 2010 118,172 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 108,236 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 98,791 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 84,557 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 64,591 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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GK03 DBZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel 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 GK03 DBZ, 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 GK03 DBZ registered?

GK03 DBZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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The MOT history for GK03 DBZ 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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