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WM53 LHO

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,093 mi
Last recorded101,093 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 LHO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 101,093 miles

signs of wear to o/s/r tyre on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2010 89,589 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,228 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 76,228 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 65,407 miles

small cut in offside rear outer sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2007 53,014 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,571 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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WM53 LHO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WM53 LHO, 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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How do I check the history of WM53 LHO?

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What year was WM53 LHO registered?

WM53 LHO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is WM53 LHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 LHO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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