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MX03 WNJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,052 mi
Last recorded153,052 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 WNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2014 153,052 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 143,625 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 136,349 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2011 122,106 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 100,688 miles

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

front brake discs worn and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Apr 2009 82,492 miles

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

rear tyres very slightly misshapen

Pass 11 Jan 2008 71,200 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 61,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting low

tyres just over kegal limt

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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MX03 WNJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MX03 WNJ, 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 MX03 WNJ registered?

MX03 WNJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is MX03 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX03 WNJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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