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MX03 WNM

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,442 mi
Last recorded145,442 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 145,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 145,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 133,947 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 133,945 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 129,763 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 126,129 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 121,569 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 26 Nov 2013 116,090 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Apr 2012 112,995 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 112,994 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 108,701 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2010 108,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 100,027 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 96,638 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 89,565 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 83,208 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 75,277 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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MX03 WNM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WNM, 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 WNM registered?

MX03 WNM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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