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WX03 EYK

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,032 mi
Last recorded130,032 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 EYK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 130,032 miles

Nearside wing repeater lens missing

Offside Front fog light damaged

Offside Rear Outer wheel rim damaged

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Rear number plate deteriorating

engine oil leak

exhaust blow from manifold area

exhaust joints rusty

head lamp lenses deteriorating, image poor

Fail 7 Jul 2016 130,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable return spring broken

Offside Front fog light damaged

Offside Rear Outer wheel rim damaged

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Rear number plate deteriorating

engine oil leak

exhaust blow from manifold area

exhaust joints rusty

head lamp lenses deteriorating, image poor

Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,623 miles

oil leak o/s of engine

rear exhaust box peeling

Fail 29 Jun 2015 118,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

headlamp lens dirty

oil leak o/s of engine

rear exhaust box peeling

Pass 4 Jul 2014 108,755 miles

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2014 108,745 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2013 96,811 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 88,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front indicator lamps going white

front no plate deteriorating

rear brake discs scruffy

rear brake pads near limit??

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2011 78,198 miles

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all under panels in place

exhaust joints rusty

o/s/r wheel damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,114 miles

Oil leak

all under panels in place

exhaust joints rusty

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,313 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2009 58,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2007 44,436 miles

rear tyre aged and 3mm

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2006 34,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WX03 EYK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WX03 EYK, 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 WX03 EYK registered?

WX03 EYK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is WX03 EYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX03 EYK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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