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WA03 NYT

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

152,911 mi
Last recorded152,911 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 152,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 152,911 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 148,987 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 148,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 143,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 143,544 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 138,624 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 138,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement park brake linkage (3.5.1k)

Fail 10 May 2016 138,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 132,146 miles

rear box outer skin corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

esp system faulty

Fail 30 Apr 2015 132,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

esp system faulty

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 122,190 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 122,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

brake pads wear warning lamp stays on

Pass 9 May 2012 113,871 miles

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 8 May 2012 113,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 9 May 2011 104,975 miles

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

Rear discs worn.

Fail 9 May 2011 104,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 92,514 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 92,514 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 82,905 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,247 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut

Pass 5 Apr 2007 61,499 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 50,751 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 NYT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NYT, 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 NYT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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