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WK53 AFV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,973 mi
Last recorded199,973 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 AFV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 199,973 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 195,252 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 195,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 192,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 190,824 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 190,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 183,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 183,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 174,800 miles

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

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

slight vibration on steering

Pass 18 Oct 2012 168,854 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 168,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 156,216 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 121,001 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 121,001 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 98,510 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 73,018 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 24,713 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WK53 AFV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AFV, 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 WK53 AFV registered?

WK53 AFV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WK53 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK53 AFV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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