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DJ53 DPJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,505 mi
Last recorded155,505 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ53 DPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 155,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 136,150 miles

Front chassis and suspension corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear chassis and suspension corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

center brake light doesn't work but there is not visible if it's connected or not

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 124,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

smoke on emissions

Pass 10 Dec 2012 110,890 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 100,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2010 91,939 miles

passed emissions to low to read

Pass 23 Oct 2009 79,019 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 79,019 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 70,146 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear numberplate starting to fade in parts but not affecting numbers or letters

Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,119 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 47,253 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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DJ53 DPJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DJ53 DPJ, 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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DJ53 DPJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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