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WU52 VTL

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,702 mi
Last recorded137,702 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VTL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 137,702 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 130,682 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 124,208 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 112,897 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 96,850 miles

near and offside outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2009 96,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near and offside outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2008 84,425 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 73,662 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 72,303 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 54,162 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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WU52 VTL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WU52 VTL, 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 WU52 VTL registered?

WU52 VTL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is WU52 VTL safe to buy?

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