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DK03 TYC

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,254 mi
Last recorded124,254 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 TYC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 124,254 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2020 124,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 122,334 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2019 122,334 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 119,438 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 110,127 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2017 110,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 98,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 86,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 72,450 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Box is Corroded

Pass 25 May 2013 60,688 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,996 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 51,996 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,491 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,820 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,195 miles

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,306 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,237 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,865 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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DK03 TYC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DK03 TYC, 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 DK03 TYC registered?

DK03 TYC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is DK03 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 TYC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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