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WD03 VRE

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,741 mi
Last recorded93,741 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 VRE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 93,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 93,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 84,643 miles

Nearside Front subframe rear mounting has slight movement

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

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

Offside Front subframe rear mounting has slight movement

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,530 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

general chassis corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2015 75,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

general chassis corrosion

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,185 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,708 miles

Offside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2011 56,883 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 53,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,225 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,091 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,295 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,706 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 28,166 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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WD03 VRE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WD03 VRE, 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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WD03 VRE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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