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WK53 FPV

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,201 mi
Last recorded118,201 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 FPV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 118,201 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 118,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 108,372 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 101,799 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 101,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,949 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 92,949 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 86,529 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 80,744 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 80,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,053 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 66,919 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 66,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,534 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 47,534 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,719 miles

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

wipers spliting

Fail 24 Jul 2008 38,719 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wipers spliting

Pass 30 Jul 2007 32,566 miles

both front tyres worn inside outside edegs

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 FPV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FPV, 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 FPV registered?

WK53 FPV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WK53 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK53 FPV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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