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WA53 CTX

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,835 mi
Last recorded81,835 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CTX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 81,835 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 76,781 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 76,781 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 71,846 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 71,224 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 68,439 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 66,415 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,886 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 62,614 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing/cracking + outer wall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil close to minimum/low

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2019 62,614 miles

Brake performance not tested abs fault (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs outer ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing/cracking + outer wall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil close to minimum/low

rear exhaust system corroded

Rear reverse lamps not working

Pass 22 Sep 2018 61,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced bulb not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 61,776 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lens droped (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced bulb not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,922 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2016 59,593 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,547 miles

osf nsf tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Sep 2014 57,659 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 57,659 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,395 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,331 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,033 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,876 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,250 miles

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

front tyres 2.5 mm

Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,359 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,256 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,566 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 22,566 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 CTX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

WA53 CTX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is WA53 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 CTX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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