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RV52 WUJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

249,291 mi
Last recorded249,291 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 WUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2016 249,291 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Relay under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Wiring under bonnet and under vehicle (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear chassis legs are rusty

Sills are very rusty and have plastic covers fitted

Slight movement in O/S/R suspension arms

Bad oil leaks

Pass 9 Jan 2015 239,161 miles

Oil leak

covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 7 Jan 2015 239,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 25 Jan 2014 226,829 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 226,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 215,606 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 215,573 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 207,909 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

lpg fuel filler outer cap missing

Fail 27 Jan 2012 207,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

front number plate slightly damaged

lpg fuel filler outer cap missing

Pass 27 Jan 2011 200,766 miles

front brake disc plates heavily corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2011 200,661 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake disc plates heavily corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 178,696 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 158,497 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 123,114 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

rear suspension sits low

Fail 23 Jan 2008 123,114 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

rear suspension sits low

Fail 25 Jan 2007 92,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2007 92,004 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2006 64,178 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 64,178 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads wearing low

nail in off side rear tyre and wearing on edges

near side front tyre wearing on edges

off side front tyre wearing on edges

slight stone chip to windscreen

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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RV52 WUJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 RV52 WUJ, 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 RV52 WUJ registered?

RV52 WUJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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