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WA03 FLH

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,855 mi
Last recorded206,855 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 FLH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 206,855 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 198,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

generator belt deteoriated

offside headlamp bracket broken but lamp not insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2016 198,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge due to feathering (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

generator belt deteoriated

items removed from drivers view of the road

offside headlamp bracket broken but lamp not insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2015 187,873 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 187,873 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 184,496 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 179,505 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 179,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 174,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlight brackets cracked

exhaust deteriorated

play in rear hub bushes

surface corrosion to under side of car

Fail 13 Mar 2012 174,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlight brackets cracked

exhaust deteriorated

play in rear hub bushes

surface corrosion to under side of car

Pass 28 Mar 2011 171,045 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs

slight play in nsr hub bushes

Pass 25 Mar 2010 150,990 miles

o/s door mirror back missing and replacement glass fitted

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

rear silencer in poor condition

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 23 Mar 2010 150,988 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s door mirror back missing and replacement glass fitted

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

rear silencer in poor condition

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2009 128,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 115,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/side rear tyre wearing uneven may cause rear noise

Pass 28 Mar 2007 100,960 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 80,954 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 FLH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FLH, 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 FLH registered?

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

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