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EU53 WLX

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

224,822 mi
Last recorded224,822 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 WLX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 224,822 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 224,820 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 224,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front sub frame rusty

under side rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2016 218,497 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 218,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 217,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 210,543 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre low on pressure.

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 210,257 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust heat sheild loose ang hanging over exhaust.

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre low on pressure.

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 193,826 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 177,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corrioed

Pass 27 Oct 2011 163,545 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 148,935 miles

FRONT WIPERS POOR

N/S/F TYRE HAS A SLIGHT KNICK IN OUTER SIDE WALL NO CORDS SHOWING

Pass 3 Nov 2009 134,513 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 118,779 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 103,533 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 84,216 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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EU53 WLX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EU53 WLX, 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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EU53 WLX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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