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WU52 VTV

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,437 mi
Last recorded152,437 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VTV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 152,437 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 152,437 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 142,288 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 118,203 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 118,203 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,987 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,148 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 71,454 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,675 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,777 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)

both rear tyres have cut in side walls

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,232 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,151 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 38,482 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,732 miles

slight kerb damage to nearside front/rear tyres.slight uneaven wear to both rear tyres.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,263 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 23,500 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 VTV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

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

Is WU52 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 VTV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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