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WU03 BPK

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

143,318 mi
Last recorded143,318 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 BPK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 143,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 137,056 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 129,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 123,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 116,421 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 109,611 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 105,173 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 99,762 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 99,762 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,195 miles

both rear shockers very weak

oil leak

rear exhaust weak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 87,535 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 87,535 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,659 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 74,259 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,016 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,110 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 48,507 miles

exhaust crumbly front brake pads low n/s/f tyre low & worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

screw in offside front tyre † †tyre size = 225/45x17 ('V' rated)

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 BPK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BPK, 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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WU03 BPK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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