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WU03 AHG

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,318 mi
Last recorded117,318 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 AHG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 117,318 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 117,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 113,156 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 108,529 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 96,090 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk casing incomplete

engine lamp on

Fail 30 Apr 2016 96,090 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner leaking out grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk casing incomplete

engine lamp on

Pass 8 May 2015 92,733 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 92,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,260 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 83,260 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 77,716 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 18 Jul 2013 77,670 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,503 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

light cuts in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 14 Jul 2011 61,904 miles

play nearside front suspension

Fail 13 Jul 2011 61,904 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 56,275 miles

nearside rear seatbelt stalk outer cover missing

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn low

play in offside front top strut mount

Fail 21 Jul 2010 56,247 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside rear seatbelt stalk outer cover missing

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn low

play in offside front top strut mount

Pass 15 May 2009 50,486 miles

offside front tyre vinner edge wearing low

Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,962 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,948 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,092 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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WU03 AHG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WU03 AHG, 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 WU03 AHG registered?

WU03 AHG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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