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WA53 CUY

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,890 mi
Last recorded92,890 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CUY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,890 miles

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise rear exhaust outer skin corroded

advise tesated in wet conditions

Pass 5 Feb 2010 90,162 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 85,889 miles

both front discs rusty and lipped

engine covers fitted

outter cover sills fitted

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2007 82,127 miles

rear rose joints slight play

Fail 16 Nov 2007 82,127 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear rose joints slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2006 78,231 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 78,231 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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 CUY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA53 CUY registered?

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

Is WA53 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 CUY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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