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OE03 WLW

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,726 mi
Last recorded173,726 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 WLW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 173,726 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 173,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 162,282 miles

Rear exhaust section weak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 151,048 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2013 151,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 143,139 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 125,484 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 105,959 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 85,215 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 78,425 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 69,812 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 53,431 miles

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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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OE03 WLW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE03 WLW, 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 OE03 WLW registered?

OE03 WLW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is OE03 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE03 WLW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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