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WV52 BDE

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,203 mi
Last recorded102,203 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 BDE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 102,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 101,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 101,706 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp washers inop

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp lens taped

Offside Inner cv boot possibly pinholed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 100,970 miles

Both inner cv boots weeping grease

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp levelling device warning on dash

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 100,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both inner cv boots weeping grease

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp levelling device warning on dash

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 100,193 miles

Both front inner cv boots weeping grease from clips

Headlamp 'self levelling' warning on dash.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp fixing loose

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 100,185 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Both front inner cv boots weeping grease from clips

Headlamp 'self levelling' warning on dash.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp fixing loose

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 99,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside headlight unit top fixing slightly loose but wont tighten

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner cv boot weeping grease

Fail 18 Jan 2022 99,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside headlight unit top fixing slightly loose but wont tighten

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner cv boot weeping grease

Pass 21 Jan 2021 98,195 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 97,218 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2020 97,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2019 96,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2018 96,020 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 96,020 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,222 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 94,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,561 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 91,369 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 89,540 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight movement in both rear upper suspension arm outer joints

Fail 17 Jan 2014 89,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Engine oil leaks

N/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight movement in both rear upper suspension arm outer joints

Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,168 miles

engine oil leaks

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2012 79,645 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 20 Jan 2011 74,248 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,067 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 67,309 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 67,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 65,520 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 61,511 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 48,547 miles

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

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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WV52 BDE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV52 BDE, 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 WV52 BDE registered?

WV52 BDE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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