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KR52 WAJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

180,152 mi
Last recorded180,152 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 WAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 180,152 miles

Both Front Inner CV Boots Perished

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 173,095 miles

Both Inner CV Boots Perishing

Rear Exhaust Section Corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight Leak From Exhaust Flexible Joint

Pass 17 Aug 2021 166,589 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2020 161,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear frame/ arms and inner sills/ chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 161,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear frame/ arms and inner sills/ chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 153,202 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 153,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 141,590 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2017 130,168 miles

Both rear tyres near to wear bars

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer skin on rear box deteiorated

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arches / chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 130,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres near to wear bars

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer skin on rear box deteiorated

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arches / chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 118,853 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 118,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 109,606 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 109,606 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 103,571 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 98,777 miles

Both rear lower arm bushes split

Centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skins coming apart

Play in all rose bushes on rear suspension

Rear brake pads on 30% left

Slight buckle in n/s/r road wheel

Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,632 miles

Both rear lower arm bushes split.

Condensation in n/s/f indicator unit

Front brake pads becoming low on inner pad

Outer skin on both centre and rear exhaust boxes coming apart

Play in O/S/R top rose bush.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 94,592 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear lower arm bushes split.

Condensation in n/s/f indicator unit

Front brake pads becoming low on inner pad

Outer skin on both centre and rear exhaust boxes coming apart

Play in O/S/R top rose bush.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 89,537 miles

Both rear longitudinal arm bushes split

Cut in tread pattern and inner sidewall of O/S/R tyre

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded

Slight play in O/S/R upper suspension arm outer bush

Fail 22 Oct 2010 83,444 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 83,444 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,923 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,437 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,533 miles

Grease around O/S inner C.V boot but cant see split

Lip on front brake discs and pads down to 25%

Passenger wiper blade split but clearing screen

Rear tyres down to 3mm

Signs of number plates seperating

Slight fraying on drivers seat belt

Some small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,774 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 47,761 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 36,967 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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KR52 WAJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KR52 WAJ, 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 KR52 WAJ registered?

KR52 WAJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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