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MX03 DXY

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,368 mi
Last recorded147,368 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 DXY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 147,368 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 147,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 134,327 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 126,325 miles

front number plate discolouring

front subframe mounting bushes wear/movement under load

front to rear brake pipes corrosion

headlamp aims weak patterns

n/s & o/s rear anti roll bar d bushes slight wear

n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes wear

n/s/r suspension outer arms upper & lower bushes wear

o/s & n/s steering rack/arms wear

o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes wear

o/s/r suspension arms upper & lower outer bushes wear

rear & centre exhaust silencers rusty

steering wheel/column slight vertical lift freeplay

Pass 7 Apr 2010 122,352 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

play in steering rack

slight judder on n/s/f brake

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

both front brakes slightly binding

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

both rear upper suspension bushes worn

exhaust tail box very rusty

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

head lamps have weak patterns

Fail 26 Mar 2010 122,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

both front brakes slightly binding

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

both rear upper suspension bushes worn

exhaust tail box very rusty

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

head lamps have weak patterns

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

play in steering rack

rear pads very low

slight judder on n/s/f brake

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 28 Mar 2009 116,299 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 106,988 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 84,994 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 84,994 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear discs worn

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 30 Mar 2006 65,555 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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MX03 DXY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MX03 DXY, 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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MX03 DXY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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