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OE03 WMM

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,327 mi
Last recorded117,327 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 WMM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 117,327 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside and nearside rear handbrake return springs missing

Fail 27 Jul 2012 117,327 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside and nearside rear handbrake return springs missing

Pass 7 Jun 2011 108,556 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 100,476 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 100,476 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 90,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 63,998 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 63,998 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 55,058 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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OE03 WMM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WMM, 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 WMM registered?

OE03 WMM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is OE03 WMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE03 WMM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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