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WA53 TBO

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,357 mi
Last recorded165,357 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 165,357 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded rear back box

Pass 4 Feb 2019 162,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 158,888 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 155,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 152,979 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 149,048 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 142,655 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 27 Feb 2014 142,655 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 134,906 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 125,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has slight lump on inside edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 125,051 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight lump on inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 114,854 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 102,188 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 102,188 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 80,070 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 80,070 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,674 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 TBO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TBO, 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 TBO registered?

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

Is WA53 TBO safe to buy?

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