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WA03 DZM

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,779 mi
Last recorded114,779 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 114,779 miles

Exhaust deteriorated condition

Tyre nearside rear showing side wall damage

Fail 13 Jul 2016 114,779 miles

Exhaust deteriorated condition

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre nearside rear showing side wall damage

Pass 19 Feb 2015 104,602 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 97,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside hand brake low effort

Pass 18 Feb 2013 87,498 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 85,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 30 Apr 2011 83,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box outer skin slightly deteraited

Pass 15 May 2010 81,020 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to split

offside rear parking brake cable outer casing damaged

Fail 8 May 2010 81,009 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres starting to split

offside rear parking brake cable outer casing damaged

Pass 9 May 2009 77,690 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 74,511 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 72,239 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,981 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 DZM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA03 DZM registered?

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

Is WA03 DZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 DZM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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