MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
vehicle only just met emissions test pass conditions
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
vehicle only just met emissions test pass conditions
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear exhaust corroding but not leaking
under vehicle covers fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust corroding but not leaking
under vehicle covers fitted
nearside front tyre on 1.6mm
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
rear section of exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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WX03 OBR is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 OBR, 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 OBR is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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