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WA53 CUW

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,722 mi
Last recorded128,722 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 128,722 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 126,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

eml on

headlight adjuster light on

Pass 3 Aug 2012 122,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 118,334 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 107,591 miles

eml light on

Fail 30 Apr 2010 107,591 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 14 Apr 2009 96,852 miles

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

front tyres low tread and uneven wear

near side rear seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2008 88,880 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 81,718 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 74,617 miles

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

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 CUW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CUW, 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 CUW registered?

WA53 CUW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is WA53 CUW safe to buy?

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