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WX03 GXW

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,145 mi
Last recorded194,145 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 GXW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 194,145 miles

Both front anti roll bar "D" bushes worn/have play.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Washers poor.

Windscreen chipped.

n/s/r lower suspension ball joint (rose joint) has slight play.

o/s/f indicator lens damaged.

o/s/r lower suspension ball joint (rose joint) has slight play.

o/s/r side light affected slightly by operation of indicator.

Fail 5 Jul 2023 194,145 miles

Both front anti roll bar "D" bushes worn/have play.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Washers poor.

Windscreen chipped.

n/s/r lower suspension ball joint (rose joint) has slight play.

o/s/f indicator lens damaged.

o/s/r lower suspension ball joint (rose joint) has slight play.

o/s/r side light affected slightly by operation of indicator.

Pass 15 Jun 2022 190,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside repeater lamp becoming faded/white

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point/floor becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes becoming unbonded

both rear suspension upper rose joints slightly worn

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

exhaust corroded

front brake pads getting low/required in approx 2000 miles

front number plate cracked

fuel pipe becoming corroded

o.s rear tyre tread 3mm getting low

parking brake travel at lever slightly excessive

Fail 31 May 2022 190,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR AT SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside repeater lamp becoming faded/white

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point/floor becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes becoming unbonded

both rear suspension upper rose joints slightly worn

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

exhaust corroded

front brake pads getting low/required in approx 2000 miles

front number plate cracked

fuel pipe becoming corroded

o.s rear tyre tread 3mm getting low

parking brake travel at lever slightly excessive

Pass 28 Apr 2021 186,291 miles

Air box damaged.

Both front anti roll bar "D" bushes have play.

Both rear brake pipes (link pipes) becoming corroded.

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished/have slight play.

Engine noisy on idle/also when starting.

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

Front brake pads have 1500-2000 miles remaining approximately.

Front subframe bushes worn.

Front to rear fuel lines corroded.

Headlights clouded, beam patterns poor.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded, rear chassis legs corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

mid exhaust heat shied deteriorated.

o/s/f indicator lens damaged.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 13 Apr 2021 186,196 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Air box damaged.

Both front anti roll bar "D" bushes have play.

Both front subframe bushes worn.

Both rear brake pipes (link pipes) becoming corroded.

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished/have slight play.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads have 1500-2000 miles remaining approximately. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust heat shield deteriorated/slightly loose.

Engine slightly noisy on idle.

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlights clouded, beam patterns poor.

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear discs corroded.

Rear exhaust system corroded.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 24 Apr 2020 183,250 miles

both front anti roll bar end links have play/becoming worn

both headlamp lenses becoming faded and beam patterns getting poor

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel line becoming corroded

mid exhaust heat shield insecure

n.s front tyre 1.6 mm on limit and worn smooth on outer edge (recommend replacing asap)

n.s rear suspension upper and lower rose bushes becoming worn/slight play

o.s front indicator lens broken

parking brake travel slightly excessive

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2020 183,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front anti roll bar end links have play/becoming worn

both headlamp lenses becoming faded and beam patterns getting poor

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel line becoming corroded

mid exhaust heat shield insecure

n.s front tyre 1.6 mm on limit and worn smooth on outer edge (recommend replacing asap)

n.s rear suspension upper and lower rose bushes becoming worn/slight play

o.s front indicator lens broken

parking brake travel slightly excessive

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 178,763 miles

chip in windscreen zone A

exhaust becoming corroded

front anti roll D bushes becoming worn

front number cracked

fuel lines becoming corroded

o.s front indicator cracked

o.s front seat belt becoming frayed

parking brake travel slightly excessive

Fail 3 Apr 2019 178,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen zone A

exhaust becoming corroded

front anti roll D bushes becoming worn

front number cracked

fuel lines becoming corroded

o.s front indicator cracked

o.s front seat belt becoming frayed

parking brake travel slightly excessive

Pass 23 Feb 2018 174,309 miles

Both headlights becoming cloudy.

Engine management light illuminated.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel pipe (underside of vehicle) corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Fail 16 Feb 2018 174,299 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both headlights becoming cloudy.

Engine management light illuminated.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel pipe (underside of vehicle) corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 166,823 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 158,602 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 149,278 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 140,903 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 129,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 129,155 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 114,957 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 99,018 miles

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

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

n earside main beam is high

Pass 15 Feb 2010 89,220 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 89,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 76,834 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,080 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,592 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 51,592 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,279 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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WX03 GXW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX03 GXW, 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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WX03 GXW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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