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WK03 BAU

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,147 mi
Last recorded90,147 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 BAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,147 miles

both headlights slightly clouded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,000 miles

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)

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,287 miles

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

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

eml light on

n/s and o/s rear tyres low on inner edge

rear exhaust deterating

Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,356 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

eml on

rear exhats rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,620 miles

front tyres on limit

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,413 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,614 miles

All tyres perrishing in tread.

Pass 29 Dec 2007 23,277 miles

front brake pads low

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2006 19,740 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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WK03 BAU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WK03 BAU, 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 WK03 BAU registered?

WK03 BAU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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