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MX03 DYJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,964 mi
Last recorded109,964 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 DYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 109,964 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 109,797 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 109,144 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 101,146 miles

Lower engine cover fitted

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 101,146 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Lower engine cover fitted

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 90,391 miles

all tyres getting worn front close to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,773 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 79,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,092 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,909 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,604 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 DYJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DYJ, 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 DYJ registered?

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

Is MX03 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX03 DYJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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