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WO53 FHY

2003 Saab 9-5

Turquoise Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,846 mi
Last recorded99,846 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO53 FHY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 99,846 miles

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

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

back box exhaust corroded

both rear wheel bearings have slight play but not excessively

Fail 5 Sep 2015 99,846 miles

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

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

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

back box exhaust corroded

both rear wheel bearings have slight play but not excessively

Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,827 miles

engine management light on

Fail 15 Sep 2014 85,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,302 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 70,658 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,525 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 62,522 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,127 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 45,764 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 39,294 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,182 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 23,848 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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WO53 FHY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Turquoise with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WO53 FHY, 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 WO53 FHY registered?

WO53 FHY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is WO53 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO53 FHY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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