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FD03DYT
2003 SAAB 9-5
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1985cc
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- Registration FD03DYT
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1985cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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138 Total Defects Recorded
3 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 139,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe loose (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Boot Floor undercarriage (6.2.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side wing (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Boot Floor undercarriage (6.2.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side wing (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Due to Major Front Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Exhaust system insecure manifold to front pipe loose (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- centre and rear silencer outer skins corroded
- outer sill covers fitted preventing full check of lower body
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central exhaust heat shield insecure
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
8 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,477 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front headlight pattern just visible
- hand brake lever travel requires adjustment
- eml on dash
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear items on seat unable to check fully seat belts
- Nearside Front head light pattern just visible
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,188 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing
- Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Engine cover fitted obscuring some components
- Exhaust centre flexi deteriorated but not blowing
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing
- Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing
- Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
15 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 132,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer rosejoint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer rosejoint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Engine cover fitted obscuring some components
- Exhaust centre flexi deteriorated but not blowing
- Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing
- Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing
- Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Oil leak ()
- Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
- Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 132,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Engine cover fitted obscuring some components
- exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing
- Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- Front exhaust flexi pipe in deteriorated but not blowing
- Engine management lamp illuminated
- Central exhaust flexi pipe in deteriorated but not blowing
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,205 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
5 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 124,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,237 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,859 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,309 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014 5 Jun 202621 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 93,309 MI
5 Jun 202616 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,022 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013 5 Jun 202622 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 84,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
21 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,007 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
10 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,339 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,885 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2010 5 Jun 202619 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,201 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,975 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,933 MI
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FD03DYT was registered on 2003-06-27
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