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WA53 WPV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

184,464 mi
Last recorded184,464 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 WPV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 184,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 184,463 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 171,105 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 163,366 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 146,789 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 146,789 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 146,789 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE BADLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect THE LENS IS FROSTY (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect THE LENS IS FROSTY (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 135,598 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/s front window faulty.

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

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust corroded and deteriorating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 122,997 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 103,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 93,795 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 90,140 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2011 86,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 83,667 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 74,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 66,490 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,911 miles

covers fitted to both sills

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 WPV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

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

Is WA53 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 WPV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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