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WA03 FLC

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,331 mi
Last recorded155,331 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 FLC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 155,331 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch areas

slight play in offside and nearside rear upper and lower outer suspension arm bushes

Fail 26 Apr 2017 155,278 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch areas

slight play in offside and nearside rear upper and lower outer suspension arm bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2016 153,987 miles

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

Nearside Front wishbone bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

major oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 151,736 miles

suspension & brake components corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 151,734 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

suspension & brake components corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 149,407 miles

play forming in upper and lower rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2013 147,757 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear near to tread depth indicators

Fail 23 Apr 2013 147,756 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front tyres starting to wear near to tread depth indicators

Fail 30 Mar 2012 145,653 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 145,653 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 143,708 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 140,208 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 134,842 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 134,842 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 112,489 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 74,532 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 FLC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FLC, 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 FLC registered?

WA03 FLC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is WA03 FLC safe to buy?

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