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WA53 MVO

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,903 mi
Last recorded106,903 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 MVO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 106,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres getting low 215 55 R16

o/s/r brake back plate deteriorated

rear exhaust outer cover deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2023 106,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres getting low 215 55 R16

o/s/r brake back plate deteriorated

rear exhaust outer cover deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2022 97,456 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

head light out put deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,383 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,815 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 84,815 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 79,174 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 79,174 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 75,718 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,747 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,904 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 64,421 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,323 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 54,173 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 54,173 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 50,674 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,732 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,194 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,396 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,593 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,469 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WA53 MVO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MVO, 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 MVO registered?

WA53 MVO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is WA53 MVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 MVO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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