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WX03 ODC

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,553 mi
Last recorded163,553 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2015 163,553 miles

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 163,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 156,637 miles

both headlamp lense`s in poor condition

o/s wing mirror repaied with tape

Pass 21 Jun 2012 146,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres worn very low on edges

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2012 146,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres worn very low on edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 141,139 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 132,689 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 23 Jun 2010 132,689 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2009 122,769 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 113,745 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 107,533 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 107,533 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s wiper starting to split

Fail 19 Jun 2006 103,419 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 103,419 miles

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

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 ODC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ODC, 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 ODC registered?

WX03 ODC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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