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WA03 NTV

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,548 mi
Last recorded114,548 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 NTV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 114,548 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 114,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 114,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rose (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rose (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear H/Brake Cable return spring missing

Offside Rear H/Brake Cable return spring missing

Pass 25 Feb 2017 108,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 108,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 101,353 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 91,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers over outter sills

Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,701 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,388 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,388 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 61,899 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 57,487 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 52,943 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 38,264 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2007 38,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 29,684 miles

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

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 NTV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel 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 NTV, 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 NTV registered?

WA03 NTV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is WA03 NTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 NTV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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