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WX03 OCL

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,409 mi
Last recorded162,409 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 162,409 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 157,271 miles

Engine management light stays on when engine is running.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

very little travel on hand brake.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 157,271 miles

Engine management light stays on when engine is running.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

very little travel on hand brake.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 150,718 miles

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

exhaust corroding

rear hub bushes slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2013 150,717 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

rear hub bushes slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2012 143,861 miles

exhaust corroding

near + offside rear hub bushes slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2011 135,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 125,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 116,219 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2008 108,744 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 100,135 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 92,540 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 80,484 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 OCL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCL, 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 OCL registered?

WX03 OCL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is WX03 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX03 OCL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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