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WK53 AHP

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,763 mi
Last recorded125,763 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 AHP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 125,763 miles

centre brake light has bulbs not working but still 50% working

cracks in front numberplate not to excess at present

cuts in n/s/f tyre but not to excess at present

cuts in o/s/r tyre but not to excess at present

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre underinflated

o/s/r handbrake return spring missing

Fail 3 Nov 2009 124,948 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

centre brake light has bulbs not working but still 50% working

cracks in front numberplate not to excess at present

cuts in n/s/f tyre but not to excess at present

cuts in o/s/r tyre but not to excess at present

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre underinflated

o/s/r handbrake return spring missing

Pass 5 Nov 2008 99,098 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 75,039 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Oct 2006 55,364 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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WK53 AHP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AHP, 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 AHP registered?

WK53 AHP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is WK53 AHP safe to buy?

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