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WJ52 HCY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,033 mi
Last recorded120,033 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 HCY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 120,033 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 115,606 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 108,125 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven inner edges

headlamp lens slight crazing

Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,646 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 96,231 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,988 miles

advise both front tyres worn on edges

advise front disc worn

advise rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2011 90,988 miles

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

advise both front tyres worn on edges

advise front disc worn

advise rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,513 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 70,878 miles

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front n/s & o/s tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2008 62,618 miles

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 12 Feb 2007 53,473 miles

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

both front tyres warn on edges

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

damage to near side front tyres side wall

front no plate damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2006 43,592 miles

front no plate cracked

rear no plate seperating

slight side wall damage to near side front tyre

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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WJ52 HCY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WJ52 HCY, 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 WJ52 HCY registered?

WJ52 HCY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 February 2003.

Is WJ52 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ52 HCY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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