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WU52 VTZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,346 mi
Last recorded176,346 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2013 176,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 176,346 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 154,128 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 141,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 141,001 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 125,381 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 94,940 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 94,940 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,660 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 41,895 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 34,231 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 VTZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WU52 VTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU52 VTZ registered?

WU52 VTZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is WU52 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 VTZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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