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VO03 DTX

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

194,274 mi
Last recorded194,274 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 DTX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 194,274 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 189,489 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 183,754 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

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

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

Offside Rear park brake efficiency low

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 178,056 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 169,785 miles

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

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2020 169,705 miles

Fuel tank insecure support straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 164,332 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 152,314 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 152,274 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 140,321 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 125,667 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2015 112,827 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 96,813 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,737 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,858 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,421 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,663 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,337 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,897 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 30,668 miles

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

nsr tyre on 3mm

Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,402 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 25,251 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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VO03 DTX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VO03 DTX, 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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VO03 DTX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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