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WA03 VFC

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,306 mi
Last recorded115,306 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 VFC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 115,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mis-shaped (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 21 Mar 2017 114,093 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 110,790 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 110,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing arm to hub at hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing arm to at hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2015 106,006 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 105,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine man light on

Pass 13 May 2014 99,962 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 99,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 93,168 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 87,203 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 87,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 80,856 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 73,593 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 65,965 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 65,963 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 53,997 miles

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

advise ; edgewear on front tyres

Pass 10 May 2007 40,997 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 28,819 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 VFC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

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

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