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WK03 BCU

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,415 mi
Last recorded142,415 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 BCU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 142,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit and inner edge also worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 142,407 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit and inner edge also worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 136,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 135,509 miles

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 123,275 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 118,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

Fail 20 May 2013 118,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

Pass 22 May 2012 112,405 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 99,907 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front tyres 0mm on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2010 88,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 75,710 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 75,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 64,906 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 56,803 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 56,803 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,436 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 BCU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BCU, 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 BCU registered?

WK03 BCU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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