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WA03 AVJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,746 mi
Last recorded148,746 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 AVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 148,746 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under tray fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 148,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect X 2 faded and no image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 142,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 142,784 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 142,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 141,083 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 134,824 miles

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

plastic side sills fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2012 134,824 miles

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

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

plastic side sills fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2012 134,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre tread worn low 3mm

Pass 15 Mar 2011 130,637 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside headlamps slghtly deteriated

nearside rear tyre tread worn low 2.5mm

Pass 24 Feb 2010 126,212 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 121,206 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 110,248 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 86,991 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 53,845 miles

Both airbox bushes split. Wheel bolts rusty. N/S/F fog light unit damaged. Small chips on windscreen. Wiper blades slightly marking screen. O/S/F indicator bulb showing very slight white light.

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres down too 2mm and uneven tyre wear. O/S/F strut creeks when turned and exhaust heat shield hanging down.

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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WA03 AVJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WA03 AVJ, 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 WA03 AVJ registered?

WA03 AVJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is WA03 AVJ safe to buy?

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