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WK03 JFU

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

109,044 mi
Last recorded109,044 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 JFU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 109,044 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view mid and drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all arms and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 103,294 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 100,384 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 96,130 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 92,852 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 90,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear silencer deteriatted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 88,346 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 85,129 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 85,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 81,714 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Rear exhaust deteriatted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,529 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,584 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 75,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front 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 19 Jan 2015 72,459 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 67,491 miles

Exhaust corroded

Windscreen cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,355 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,421 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,989 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 41,404 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,805 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,780 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,784 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 JFU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 JFU, 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 JFU registered?

WK03 JFU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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