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BL03 KTX

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,038 mi
Last recorded149,038 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 KTX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 149,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2017 146,780 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 139,940 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,452 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 137,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush front lower subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 123,677 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 118,314 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 110,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 106,366 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 100,858 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 87,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 74,756 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 49,675 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 49,675 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,681 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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BL03 KTX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BL03 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 BL03 KTX registered?

BL03 KTX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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