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WA53 MVG

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

280,672 mi
Last recorded280,672 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 MVG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 280,672 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 208,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 265,326 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 242,244 miles

All rear rose bushes slight wear

Both front tyres low on outer edge

Both headlamps will require replacement next year just passed this year

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

Front discs ridged

Nearside cv boot slight leak on outer clip

Nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to split

Offside front spring corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear pas pressure line corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 215,421 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 215,421 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 183,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2010 183,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 155,643 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 155,643 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 130,638 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 13,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 106,583 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 84,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 MVG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MVG, 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 MVG registered?

WA53 MVG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is WA53 MVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 MVG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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