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AU03 CKP

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,612 mi
Last recorded166,612 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 CKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 166,612 miles

Child seats fitted belts not checked

Engine covers

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under trays

Pass 29 Sep 2014 159,464 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 152,669 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 144,661 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 144,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 133,654 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 128,256 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 116,316 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 105,372 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 103,313 miles

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2007 77,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 57,474 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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AU03 CKP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AU03 CKP, 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 AU03 CKP registered?

AU03 CKP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AU03 CKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 CKP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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