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VU52 WGD

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,151 mi
Last recorded135,151 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WGD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 135,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 134,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

dents to both offside doors

engine leaking oil

nearside door trim loose

scuff nearside front bumper

Pass 8 Oct 2013 124,643 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f indicator lens missing

Fail 8 Oct 2013 124,643 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 115,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 113,463 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 113,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 96,603 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 92,439 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts in side wall but not to cords

Pass 26 Jan 2008 86,284 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 70,808 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 70,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 46,847 miles

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

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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VU52 WGD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VU52 WGD, 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 VU52 WGD registered?

VU52 WGD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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