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WA03 DZL

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,505 mi
Last recorded95,505 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 DZL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 95,505 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Fail 10 Jul 2012 95,477 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 83,503 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,804 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,257 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,548 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,996 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,640 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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WA03 DZL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DZL, 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 DZL registered?

WA03 DZL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is WA03 DZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 DZL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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