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WP52 ZKX

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,215 mi
Last recorded150,215 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 ZKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 150,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge . and wearing unevenly

Fail 24 Jan 2013 150,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge . and wearing unevenly

oil warning light on

Pass 30 Dec 2011 145,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2011 145,117 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 133,272 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 133,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 119,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner egde

Pass 29 Dec 2009 119,843 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner egde

Pass 18 Dec 2008 105,304 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2007 90,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 74,391 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 74,391 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 58,901 miles

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

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

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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WP52 ZKX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WP52 ZKX, 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 WP52 ZKX registered?

WP52 ZKX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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