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WX53 EAE

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,230 mi
Last recorded143,230 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 EAE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2021 143,230 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n.s.r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n.s.r (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o.s.r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper control arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 142,251 miles

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 142,247 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Head lamps flickering intermittently.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 139,997 miles

engine has oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 136,266 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 131,356 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 123,354 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 123,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 109,355 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 109,324 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 95,396 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 95,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 89,852 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 82,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,036 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 64,525 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,916 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 54,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

All three wipers split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 EAE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EAE, 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 EAE registered?

WX53 EAE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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