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WV52 BDO

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,538 mi
Last recorded186,538 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 BDO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 186,538 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 186,538 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 184,460 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 184,460 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 182,628 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 182,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 179,180 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 179,180 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 174,670 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 174,670 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 170,233 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 170,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 164,809 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 159,995 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 159,959 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 153,954 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 153,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 145,441 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 137,008 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 128,665 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 128,665 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 120,962 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 109,289 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 108,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear number plates bubling

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 BDO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BDO, 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 WV52 BDO registered?

WV52 BDO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is WV52 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 BDO shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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