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FY52 WFD

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,916 mi
Last recorded167,916 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 WFD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 167,916 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 167,916 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 162,874 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 162,874 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 157,741 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 157,741 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 154,142 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 154,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s & n/s head lamps have week beam patterns

Pass 20 Dec 2016 148,878 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 141,906 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 141,906 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 134,889 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Dec 2013 134,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2012 126,271 miles

near-side rear road wheel distorted

Fail 17 Dec 2012 126,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near-side rear road wheel distorted

Pass 19 Dec 2011 112,710 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 110,318 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 110,318 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 98,239 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 83,424 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 83,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 72,796 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 69,132 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 56,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

windscreen slightly scratched in zone B

Pass 11 Jan 2007 56,560 miles

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

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

windscreen slightly scratched in zone B

Pass 11 Jan 2006 42,735 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FY52 WFD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY52 WFD, 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 FY52 WFD registered?

FY52 WFD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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