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WA53 CLJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,828 mi
Last recorded38,828 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2006 38,828 miles

Both Air box bushes Split. Both lower arm bushes split. Wheel bolts rusty. Underside and underside components on underside rusty. Both rear tyres down to 3mm. Slight fraying on centre rear seat belt. Slight lip on front brake discs.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 38,828 miles

Both Air box bushes split. Both lower arm bushes split. Wheel bolts rusty. Underside and components on underside rusty. Both rear tyres down to 3mm. Slgiht fraying on centre rear seat belt. Slight lip on front brake discs.

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 CLJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CLJ, 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 CLJ registered?

WA53 CLJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is WA53 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 CLJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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