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DA03 TWF

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,034 mi
Last recorded114,034 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 TWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 114,034 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS BUT NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

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

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE FROM REAR SERVICE BRAKE

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR HUB UPPER AND LOWER BUSHES

TEMPORARY REPAIR TO OFFSIDE REAR LAMP OPERATES OK

Fail 19 Jul 2011 114,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS BUT NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR HUB UPPER AND LOWER BUSHES

Pass 5 Jul 2010 99,061 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2009 75,171 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 75,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2006 45,549 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 45,549 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,250 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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DA03 TWF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA03 TWF, 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 DA03 TWF registered?

DA03 TWF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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