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WA03 FKZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,000 mi
Last recorded151,000 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 FKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 151,000 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 150,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault also brake warning lights illuminated (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 146,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

rear silencer hanger broken

Fail 24 Mar 2016 146,180 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

rear silencer hanger broken

Pass 30 Mar 2015 142,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 137,363 miles

rear suspension corroded

cenrte & rear silencers corroded

front & rear number plates starting to de-laminate

front indicator lamps starting to go white

front subframe bushes at rear showing signs of wear

headlamp pattern poor

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f side lamp dull

oil leak at front of engine

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2013 133,390 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 125,359 miles

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

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

n/s/rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 17 Mar 2011 112,262 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 112,209 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 99,274 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 99,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 88,468 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 75,692 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 75,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 59,474 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,487 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,487 miles

HAND BRAKE CABLE MOUNTING BRACKET INSECURE CAUSING CABLE ON NEARSIDE UNABLE TO BE APPLIED FULLY

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 FKZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WA03 FKZ, 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 FKZ registered?

WA03 FKZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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