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WX03 FCM

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,864 mi
Last recorded151,864 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 FCM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 151,864 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 151,864 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 142,604 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 132,866 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 132,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 120,825 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 113,701 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 108,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 108,789 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 104,147 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 99,765 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 99,765 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 93,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 84,677 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,408 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 59,821 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 59,821 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,417 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 44,417 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 FCM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FCM, 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 WX03 FCM registered?

WX03 FCM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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