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WK53 AFE

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,747 mi
Last recorded172,747 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 AFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 172,747 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2018 172,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2016 148,884 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 137,028 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 132,298 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 128,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn on outer edge

serious oil leak on engine

slight play in nsr suspension arm

Fail 4 Dec 2013 128,016 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn on outer edge

serious oil leak on engine

slight play in nsr suspension arm

Pass 7 Dec 2012 123,555 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage no cords exsposed

nearside rear brake disc corroded

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2012 123,535 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage no cords exsposed

nearside rear brake disc corroded

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 118,185 miles

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

middle & vrear exhaust heavily corroded

oil leaks

poss gearbox oil leak on cooling side for oil as sub frame all damp

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2011 118,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

middle & vrear exhaust heavily corroded

oil leaks

poss gearbox oil leak on cooling side for oil as sub frame all damp

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2010 112,924 miles

Engine warning lamp on

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2009 103,228 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 88,499 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 70,490 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing to edge and showing indicators

Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,117 miles

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

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

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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WK53 AFE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol 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 WK53 AFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK53 AFE registered?

WK53 AFE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is WK53 AFE safe to buy?

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