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WM03 JKZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,946 mi
Last recorded138,946 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 JKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 138,946 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 136,337 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 5 May 2015 136,337 miles

Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 3 Apr 2014 130,313 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 130,127 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 124,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside screen washer inop

rear silencer rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2013 124,440 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside screen washer inop

rear silencer rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2012 115,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2012 115,787 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2011 108,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers split

Fail 17 Mar 2011 108,904 miles

both wipers split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 102,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 24 Apr 2009 95,591 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outside edges

both wipers split

Pass 24 Apr 2008 87,770 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,680 miles

front number plate cracked.

rear tyres getting low.

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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WM03 JKZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WM03 JKZ, 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 WM03 JKZ registered?

WM03 JKZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is WM03 JKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 JKZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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