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WA03 NXW

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,425 mi
Last recorded145,425 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 NXW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 145,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 134,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body surface and suspension rust

Pass 3 Jan 2020 132,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 132,922 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 127,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 121,082 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 118,619 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 118,619 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 113,093 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 106,929 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 101,911 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,576 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,653 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,350 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 80,592 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 80,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 74,131 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,254 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 62,169 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 62,169 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 NXW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

WA03 NXW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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