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WK03 BDU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,326 mi
Last recorded75,326 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 BDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 75,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/2.5/3/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 75,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5/2.5/2/2 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear hole in lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/2.5/3/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,815 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,679 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip on windscreen (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,595 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded (middle and rear)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,215 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre and rear deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,840 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

additional sunvisor fitted to drivers side but secure

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,531 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)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small crack in nearside front brake cover/shield

Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,774 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,313 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 35,313 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,895 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 BDU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BDU, 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 BDU registered?

WK03 BDU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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