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WK52 WHF

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,644 mi
Last recorded144,644 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 WHF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 144,644 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 143,129 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 141,591 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 139,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 131,520 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch starting to corrode Ok at time of test (6.1.B.2)

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)

Rear Rear exhaust box case corroded but secure and not blowing at time of test.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 124,710 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to rear suspension prescribed areas

corrosion to rear suspenson components but not deemed excessive

Pass 17 Nov 2015 116,909 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 109,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 109,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 103,247 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 96,774 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 89,387 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 78,591 miles

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

Front registration plate chipped

Oil leak

Very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Nov 2010 78,591 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate chipped

Oil leak

Very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jan 2010 72,236 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 61,458 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,275 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 53,209 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on dash?

waste gate lever on turbo/exhaust disconnected?

Pass 5 Feb 2007 43,243 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,826 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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WK52 WHF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WK52 WHF, 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 WK52 WHF registered?

WK52 WHF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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