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NY52 DBZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,003 mi
Last recorded95,003 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 DBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 95,003 miles

(advise) both rear brake flex hoses ferrels becoming corroded

(advise) n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

(advise) o/s/f trye approaching 2mm tread wear indicators legal limit 1.6mm over 3/4 tread width

(advise) rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and breaking away

(advise) windscreen cracked outside zone (a) of wiped area not obstructing drivers vision to road or left or right in anyway

Pass 22 May 2014 88,172 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 88,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake hoses and pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 77,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 70,073 miles

rear exhaust excess corrossion and brackets deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2011 58,757 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,829 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,421 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,666 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,219 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,108 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,461 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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NY52 DBZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 NY52 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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NY52 DBZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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