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WA03 FLJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,980 mi
Last recorded210,980 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 FLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 210,980 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 210,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 205,531 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 25 Mar 2015 194,007 miles

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

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

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

engine leaking oil badly

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 194,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine leaking oil badly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 179,588 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 179,585 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 165,448 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2012 160,311 miles

exhuast rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 160,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhuast rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 150,294 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 136,759 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2009 120,155 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 104,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 85,571 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 68,149 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 FLJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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