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WU03 AHL

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,313 mi
Last recorded214,313 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 AHL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 214,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 214,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 210,112 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 205,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 205,503 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 202,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 202,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 198,087 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 198,087 miles

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 190,910 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 184,806 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 178,173 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 178,173 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 168,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 168,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 158,172 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 10 Jul 2010 150,662 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 142,013 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 132,411 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 125,695 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 85,396 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 AHL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AHL, 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 AHL registered?

WU03 AHL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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