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VO03 DTY

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,639 mi
Last recorded41,639 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 DTY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 41,639 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 41,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 33,604 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 32,445 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,096 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 31,096 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2016 30,032 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to r/o/s light lense

undertray fitted

Fail 25 May 2016 30,032 miles

Offside Front 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to r/o/s light lense

undertray fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 28,336 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,207 miles

r/o/s fog light lense damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2014 26,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

r/o/s fog light lense damaged

Pass 31 May 2013 23,886 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 22,042 miles

f/n/s tyre on legal limit

front reg plate damaged

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 May 2011 19,858 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,697 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 15,667 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 13,858 miles

covers fitted outer sills

sump guard fitted

Fail 29 May 2008 13,858 miles

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

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

covers fitted outer sills

sump guard fitted

Pass 29 May 2007 11,775 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 19 May 2006 9,583 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

n/s sill cover insecure

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 DTY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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