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P6 DVS

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

159,332 mi
Last recorded159,332 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 DVS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 159,332 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake return spring detached

Nearside Rear tyre flat

Offside Rear handbrake effort slow to increase

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides front brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seats, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all braking disc surfaces rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2026 159,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring bracket off chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake return spring detached

Nearside Rear tyre flat

Offside Rear handbrake effort slow to increase

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides front brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seats, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all braking disc surfaces rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2025 158,807 miles

Offside Rear handbrake lever return spring detached

Offside handbrake effort reading lower

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side, front trailing mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 158,806 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, under sill plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, under sill plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake lever return spring detached

Offside handbrake effort reading lower

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side, front trailing mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 157,999 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 157,999 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake lever spring missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 157,043 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 156,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight deterioration (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edges 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 155,071 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 154,263 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower fuel tank straps corroded x2

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 154,263 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower fuel tank straps corroded x2

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 150,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 150,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake insecure spring insecure [ back plate corroded ] (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 148,806 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 148,805 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure spring broken (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 147,357 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre cut to outer wall

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 147,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre cut to outer wall

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 145,665 miles

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

Offside Front tyre small cut to outer wall

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 145,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre small cut to outer wall

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 143,364 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arms coroded

oil leak on engine

slight dampness n/s/r shock

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension arm bushes

steering lock not working but imobilizer fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2015 143,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak on engine

slight dampness n/s/r shock

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arms coroded

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension arm bushes

steering lock not working but imobilizer fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 136,673 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 126,389 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2013 126,362 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 122,225 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 122,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 117,707 miles

off side and near side rear tyres worn close to limit. off side rear top suspension ball joint worn. rear silencer corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 102,772 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 102,771 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,588 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 91,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,230 miles

slight play in both front wheels..

Pass 3 Apr 2007 64,158 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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P6 DVS is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 P6 DVS, 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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P6 DVS is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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