MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
HAND BRAKE CABLE MOUNTING BRACKET INSECURE CAUSING CABLE ON NEARSIDE UNABLE TO BE APPLIED FULLY
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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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