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W1 OFD

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,355 mi
Last recorded84,355 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 OFD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 84,355 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 81,916 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 76,177 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Dec 2020 76,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 66,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 61,431 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,197 miles

Offside Front small cut to tyre tread.

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn heavily on edges.

both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

centre exhaust pipe holed and corroded.

outer skin to rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 60,197 miles

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

EML on and off during mot.

Offside Front small cut to tyre tread.

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn heavily on edges.

both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

centre exhaust pipe holed and corroded.

outer skin to rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,535 miles

oil leak from engine area

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Jun 2016 56,536 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from engine area

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Fail 28 May 2015 51,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

damage to rera bumper

Pass 28 May 2015 51,479 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

damage to rera bumper

Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,322 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 47,154 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2013 41,967 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 41,967 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge & perished

oil leak from engine area

Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,191 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 37,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

oil leaking from sump area.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,072 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 27,812 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,642 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 23,131 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,440 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,803 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 12,486 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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W1 OFD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W1 OFD, 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 W1 OFD registered?

W1 OFD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is W1 OFD safe to buy?

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