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SV03 DXS

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,132 mi
Last recorded80,132 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 DXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine mangemant light stay on

Fail 3 Oct 2012 80,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

engine mangemant light stay on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,497 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,083 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 67,083 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

heat sheild loose

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,726 miles

front wipers torn

o/s/r tyre worn on shoulder

Fail 3 Sep 2007 46,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,277 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,515 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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SV03 DXS is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV03 DXS, 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 SV03 DXS registered?

SV03 DXS is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SV03 DXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 DXS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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