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WA53 CKO

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,907 mi
Last recorded43,907 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 43,907 miles

Nearside wiper blade smeary

Fail 31 Aug 2023 43,907 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade smeary

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 43,782 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 43,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Aug 2020 43,316 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 42,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside door mirror backing damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2019 42,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside door mirror backing damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,791 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 41,791 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,390 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 40,390 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,094 miles

Advise EML light on

Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,164 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 38,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle park brake 66% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,265 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 33,264 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,554 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,448 miles

nearside front caliper has signs of brake fluid, possibly from brake bleeding

Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,564 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,724 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 14,354 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,743 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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WA53 CKO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WA53 CKO, 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 WA53 CKO registered?

WA53 CKO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is WA53 CKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 CKO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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