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S777 DWB

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,626 mi
Last recorded97,626 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS777 DWB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,626 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,947 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,421 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 52,421 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,129 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 42,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 34,565 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,565 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,191 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 29,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,428 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 22,427 miles

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

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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S777 DWB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S777 DWB, 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 S777 DWB registered?

S777 DWB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 August 2003.

Is S777 DWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S777 DWB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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