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WA03 NYR

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,419 mi
Last recorded120,419 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 120,419 miles

"EML LAMP ILLUMINATED"

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR XHAUST DETERIORATING

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F ANTI - ROLL BAR LINK

Fail 11 May 2016 120,419 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

"EML LAMP ILLUMINATED"

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR XHAUST DETERIORATING

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F ANTI - ROLL BAR LINK

Fail 14 May 2015 102,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2015 102,921 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 88,193 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2014 88,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 4 May 2013 80,906 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2012 74,075 miles

Deterioration to rear silencer

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 74,075 miles

Deterioration to rear silencer

Fail 4 May 2011 63,720 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 63,720 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 54,575 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,236 miles

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

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

front tyres 2.5mm

Pass 13 May 2008 41,643 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 May 2007 34,687 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 25,263 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 NYR is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA03 NYR registered?

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

Is WA03 NYR safe to buy?

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