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DF03 NPK

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,979 mi
Last recorded187,979 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 NPK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 187,979 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 187,979 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 181,921 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 176,054 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 176,054 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 167,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 160,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 160,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 156,481 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 155,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 150,920 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 150,920 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 146,373 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 140,475 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 135,465 miles

Advise oil leak on engine

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 129,242 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 122,346 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition but not leaking

Pass 31 Jan 2013 113,494 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 97,242 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted not exposing any cords

Pass 18 Jan 2012 97,242 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted not exposing any cords

Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,630 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 66,481 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,879 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,953 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,698 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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DF03 NPK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF03 NPK, 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 DF03 NPK registered?

DF03 NPK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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