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WA03 FKY

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

199,353 mi
Last recorded199,353 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 FKY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 199,353 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 199,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 185,321 miles

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion,

Fail 17 May 2017 184,919 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion,

Pass 6 May 2016 168,061 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 7 May 2015 152,509 miles

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 7 May 2015 152,509 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 27 May 2014 139,991 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 139,991 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 137,605 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

nearside rear tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 May 2013 137,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edge

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 May 2012 132,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 124,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear disc's pitted

Fail 8 Apr 2011 124,407 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

rear disc's pitted

Pass 6 Apr 2010 116,942 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2009 110,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 94,670 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 84,859 miles

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

front wipers starting to split on edges

n/s rear tyre 2-3mm on outer edge(wearing lower on edge)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 75,594 miles

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

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 FKY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WA03 FKY, 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 FKY registered?

WA03 FKY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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