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MX03 DYA

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,085 mi
Last recorded143,085 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 DYA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 143,085 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 125,757 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 109,611 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 96,342 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,560 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2012 93,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 90,324 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,629 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,860 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 67,860 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,723 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,874 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,444 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 DYA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MX03 DYA, 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 MX03 DYA registered?

MX03 DYA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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