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WA03 FKU

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

200,546 mi
Last recorded200,546 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 FKU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 200,546 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 193,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 185,882 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 177,381 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 168,042 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside parking brake has little effort advise inspection/repair

Pass 16 Sep 2020 160,007 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2019 151,076 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 150,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 135,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has a small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust pipe rusty and corroded flex pipe poor

stone chip in screen

Pass 4 Sep 2017 128,382 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 124,264 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 118,529 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 118,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 113,100 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s o/s headlamp lenses deterioating ns/ starting to affect beam pattern

slight blow rear exhaust joint

slight mishaping n/s rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2013 109,410 miles

back box badly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 104,107 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 96,570 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 95,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

both rear brake discs are slightly worn/pitted!!!

Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,569 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 83,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

chip in middle windsreen

nearsidehead lamp slight dullness

Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,222 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 69,497 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,786 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 63,786 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 56,584 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
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WA03 FKU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA03 FKU registered?

WA03 FKU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is WA03 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 FKU shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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