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MV53 DYF

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,977 mi
Last recorded70,977 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 DYF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 70,977 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,864 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking.

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 70,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on lower engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper X2 vacuum pipes disconnected from boost pressure solenoid.

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 70,042 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 70,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Very dirty (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 68,973 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 68,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 68,078 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but still gas tight

Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,887 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,479 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 65,254 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 61,490 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 61,490 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,439 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,050 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,804 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,211 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,269 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,462 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,648 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,251 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 23,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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MV53 DYF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MV53 DYF, 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 MV53 DYF registered?

MV53 DYF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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