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WA03 VFG

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,867 mi
Last recorded137,867 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 137,867 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyre valves perished

Fail 13 May 2017 137,781 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyre valves perished

Pass 7 May 2016 128,230 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre valve perished

n/s/f tyre worn on edges getting low on tread

rear tyre valves perished

Pass 13 May 2015 117,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust back box in poor condition

underbody brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 108,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 17 May 2014 107,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 96,079 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2013 96,067 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 82,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre flexible joint and centre box corroded/deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 3 May 2012 82,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre flexible joint and centre box corroded/deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 14 May 2011 70,290 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

multiple small chips in windscreen

Pass 27 May 2010 64,908 miles

o/s/f tyre worn 2mm & worn on inside edge.

rear & n/s/f tyres worn 3mm.

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

suspect rear brakes pads wearing low.

Pass 27 May 2009 57,406 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 16 May 2008 50,627 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 44,987 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 44,987 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 May 2006 37,875 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 VFG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

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

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