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WJ52 XVA

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,163 mi
Last recorded125,163 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XVA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 125,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring turett (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp leveling lamp on

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R Chassis corroded

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 122,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 122,326 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 117,766 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 117,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 114,294 miles

Rear silencer delaminating

Fail 21 Jul 2022 114,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear silencer delaminating

Pass 20 Aug 2021 110,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 107,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 102,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 97,743 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 91,995 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 91,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,143 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 85,068 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,515 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded on outer skin

Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,258 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

slight play in front rear subframe bushes.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 65,185 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

slight play in front rear subframe bushes.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,127 miles

front and rear brake discs worn rear brake disc faces corroded exhaust rusty front number plate damaged n/s door mirror case damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2012 51,035 miles

gearbox oil cooler pipes risty air con rad poor damage o/s/f wing

n/s/f mirror case damaged front number plate damaged cracked headlamp washers inop front brake discs ridged rear brake discs corroded on edges corrosion exhaust front flexible poor rear shock obsorber casings rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,404 miles

front number plate cracked front brake discs ridged rear brake discs corroded corrosion exhaust front flexible breaking n/s/f tyre worn inner edge n/s door mirror casing broken

Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,869 miles

front brake discs worn rear brake discs corroded corrosion exhaust front flexible breaking front number plate cracked n/s/f door mirror casing broken n/s/f tyre worn inner edge various body damage

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,500 miles

o/s/f wing damaged front number plate marked front brake discs ridged rear brake discs corroded n/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge front exhaust flexible slight damage

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,192 miles

front number plate marked damage o/s/f wing o/s/f fog lamp lens broken front and rear brake discs worn check front brake pads 3-4000 miles

Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,785 miles

damage o/s/f wing †corrosion rear brake discs †surface corrosion exhaust †slight ridge front brake discs † † † corrosoin †

Pass 19 Jan 2006 22,920 miles

dent o/s/f wing †corrosion rear brake discs surfaces †surface corrsion exhaust

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 XVA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XVA, 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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WJ52 XVA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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