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WK52 XMC

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,316 mi
Last recorded162,316 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 XMC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 May 2014 162,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall not exposing cords. rear silencer deteriorated, engine has oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 162,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall not exposing cords. rear silencer deteriorated, engine has oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 140,981 miles

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

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2012 120,150 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre rear seat belt slow to retract, engine oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 104,496 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 104,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

oil pressure swithc is leaking oil

rear brake discs are worn,advise inspection and check thickness!

rear wiper blade is deteriorated!

Pass 13 May 2010 86,843 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 86,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear brake discs liped

Pass 14 May 2009 70,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 62,787 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 50,126 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 XMC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WK52 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

WK52 XMC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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