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WA03 NYD

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,061 mi
Last recorded121,061 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 NYD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 121,061 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 121,061 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 119,115 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 119,115 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 113,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 110,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Tyres front and rear walls cut.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 108,681 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,531 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s front headlight lenses misty. (1.7.5a)

n/s/front and n/s/rear tyre walls cut(not to cord).

Fail 22 Jun 2016 105,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s. (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s front headlight lenses misty. (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/front and n/s/rear tyre walls cut(not to cord).

Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,951 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre walls badly cut(not to cord)

o/s/front tyre near wear bars

Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre wall cut(not to cord)

n/s/rear tyre wall cut(not to cord)

o/s/front tyre wall cut (not to cord) and on wear bars

Fail 24 Jun 2014 100,185 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre wall cut(not to cord)

n/s/rear tyre wall cut(not to cord)

o/s/front tyre wall cut (not to cord) and on wear bars

Pass 10 Apr 2013 90,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 90,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise near side door mirror glass missing

advise off side front tyre on 1.6mm tread

advise rear exhaust box has 1 rubber missing

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 24 Feb 2012 82,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front brake discs lipped and corroded.

advise offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and on 3mm.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,648 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 76,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,446 miles

advise off side front tyre balding inner edge

advise power steering pipes weeping

Fail 22 Jan 2010 69,400 miles

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

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

advise front wiper rubbers splitting

advise off side front tyre balding inner edge

advise power steering pipes weeping

Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,334 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 63,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 56,994 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 56,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2007 49,198 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 43,117 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 NYD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NYD, 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 NYD registered?

WA03 NYD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is WA03 NYD safe to buy?

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