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WA53 CTY

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,231 mi
Last recorded160,231 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CTY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 160,231 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

engine light on

Fail 27 Oct 2016 160,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

engine light on

Pass 4 Nov 2015 155,902 miles

engine light on

oil leak

osf subframe surface corrosion

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2015 155,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint under load (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light on

oil leak

osf subframe surface corrosion

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 150,298 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine light on

rear exhaust insulation deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2013 140,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 125,771 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 112,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 100,932 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 100,930 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 91,052 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,474 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 64,749 miles

windscreen chipped zone a

Fail 8 Nov 2006 48,451 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 48,451 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 CTY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CTY, 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 CTY registered?

WA53 CTY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WA53 CTY safe to buy?

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