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AF52 WRV

2003 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,969 mi
Last recorded57,969 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 WRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2023 57,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 48,919 miles

Front both sub frame rear mounting has play

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 42,208 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,249 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,145 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 38,879 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 36,442 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,827 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2013 31,827 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 30,129 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 28,242 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 25,861 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 20,729 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 18,249 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 14,848 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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AF52 WRV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AF52 WRV, 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 AF52 WRV registered?

AF52 WRV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is AF52 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 WRV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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