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WX03 OCC

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,435 mi
Last recorded157,435 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 157,435 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 157,433 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 138,464 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 135,576 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 135,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 129,128 miles

Noticable oil leak from engine

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit

offside front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion in various places

Fail 11 Oct 2011 129,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Noticable oil leak from engine

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit

offside front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion in various places

Pass 26 Oct 2010 115,054 miles

Both headlamp beam images becoming indistinct

N/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight pitting to rear brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 115,054 miles

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

Both headlamp beam images becoming indistinct

N/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight feathering to the inside shoulders of both rear tyres

Slight pitting to rear brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 89,211 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Oct 2009 89,211 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,548 miles

front discs lipped

nsr tyre bold on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2008 66,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs lipped

nsr tyre bold on edges

Fail 21 Sep 2007 50,003 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise offside rear tyre has cut on side wall not deep enough too reach cords

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,003 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise offside rear tyre has cut on side wall not deep enough too reach cords

Pass 8 Mar 2007 47,541 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,511 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 OCC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OCC, 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 OCC registered?

WX03 OCC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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