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AY03 KTX

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

241,925 mi
Last recorded241,925 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 KTX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 241,925 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 235,191 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 235,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 228,101 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 219,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 219,095 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 209,582 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 199,288 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 190,032 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 190,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 178,626 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 178,626 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 169,105 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 155,784 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 155,779 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 138,551 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 123,643 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 123,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 110,804 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 97,640 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 81,398 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 81,398 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front bumper damaged

offside front foglamp broken

offside rear tyre in poor condition

passenger wiper splitting

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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AY03 KTX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AY03 KTX, 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 AY03 KTX registered?

AY03 KTX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 June 2003.

Is AY03 KTX safe to buy?

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