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RA53 WCP

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,413 mi
Last recorded139,413 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 WCP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 139,413 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 139,412 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 130,101 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 130,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 121,440 miles

Both headlamps beam image weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bold on inner side (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres bold on inner sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 112,344 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 112,344 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 101,975 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 101,971 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 93,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 93,128 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,925 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 87,495 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 87,491 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,140 miles

Front pads low

Fail 14 Oct 2009 75,134 miles

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

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

Front pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Scratch n/s/r bumper

Water ingress o/s/f indicator lamp

Fail 22 Oct 2008 65,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Scratch n/s/r bumper

Water ingress o/s/f indicator lamp

Pass 26 Nov 2007 57,059 miles

Front wiper blades in poor condition.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,872 miles

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

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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RA53 WCP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA53 WCP, 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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RA53 WCP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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