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KW03 WWC

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,173 mi
Last recorded159,173 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 WWC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 159,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2012 159,163 miles

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 148,351 miles

both front and rear pads are getting low

Fail 22 Mar 2011 148,235 miles

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

both front and rear pads are getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2010 138,355 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 126,068 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 109,404 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 72,233 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 56,481 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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KW03 WWC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KW03 WWC, 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 KW03 WWC registered?

KW03 WWC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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