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WX53 DXL

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,219 mi
Last recorded46,219 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DXL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 46,219 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,011 miles

n/s/r outer lamp cracked.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 45,997 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s/r outer lamp cracked.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,466 miles

n/s/r outer lamp cracked.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 45,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r outer lamp cracked.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,910 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,307 miles

n/s/r outer lamp cracked.

o/s of front bumper damaged.

Fail 11 Nov 2008 37,307 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r outer lamp cracked.

o/s of front bumper damaged.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 30,133 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm(legal limit is 1.6mm)

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm(legal limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,507 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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WX53 DXL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WX53 DXL, 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 WX53 DXL registered?

WX53 DXL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is WX53 DXL safe to buy?

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