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OE03 WMF

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,748 mi
Last recorded130,748 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 130,748 miles

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 127,322 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 123,383 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 May 2016 117,285 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted nearside rear

engine oil leak

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 May 2016 117,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted nearside rear

engine oil leak

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

offside front tyre flat

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 101,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

nearside front seat belt frayed but not weakened

unable to fully inspect front inner brake pads

Fail 13 May 2015 101,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

nearside front seat belt frayed but not weakened

unable to fully inspect front inner brake pads

Pass 15 May 2014 90,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2014 90,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 76,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISC,S DETERIOURATING

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHING ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE DISC,S DETERIOURATING

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 62,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 62,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 58,590 miles

pas pipe mounts split.

rear number plate backing coming apart.

rear trailing arm bushes split.

Pass 6 May 2010 54,145 miles

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

o/s/r tyre going out of shape.

pas pipe mount split.

rear number plate backing coming apart.

rear trailing arm bushes split.

Fail 20 May 2009 49,714 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 20 May 2009 49,714 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,819 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,879 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 35,498 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 35,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 WMF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE03 WMF, 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 WMF registered?

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

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