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WA03 DZK

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

240,481 mi
Last recorded240,481 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 DZK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 240,481 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 224,042 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 207,562 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust system has corrosion

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Mar 2014 189,664 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlamps slightly cloudy but not afecting image

Pass 22 Mar 2013 173,049 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 172,708 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 162,995 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 145,160 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 112,130 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 99,199 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,502 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 83,502 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 67,957 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,628 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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WA03 DZK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WA03 DZK, 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 WA03 DZK registered?

WA03 DZK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is WA03 DZK safe to buy?

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