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WU03 BKY

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,062 mi
Last recorded176,062 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 BKY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 176,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 168,947 miles

Front Lower engine mounting covered in oil

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak SEVERE ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 168,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed part (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Lower engine mounting covered in oil

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Oil leak SEVERE ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 157,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 156,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav centre of screen (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 146,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 138,962 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight top & bottom movement in n/s/rear wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2013 128,271 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 128,270 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 117,640 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 6 May 2011 104,815 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 104,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 93,646 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 27 May 2009 80,690 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 66,831 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 54,336 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,205 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 BKY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WU03 BKY, 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 BKY registered?

WU03 BKY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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