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CA52 KHB

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,374 mi
Last recorded96,374 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 KHB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 96,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 94,478 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower rear suspension arm rubbers worn

both rear indicators starting to flash white

exhust leak

front brake discs worn and pads

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs coroded and pads worn

rear suspension rose bushes worn

some corosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,706 miles

some brake pipes coroded

Oil leak

both front antiroll links worn

both rear lower outer suspension bushes worn

front brakes worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,397 miles

nearside rear lower rose bush worn

offside rear upper rose bush worn

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2011 85,700 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 85,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 78,524 miles

engine management

Pass 17 Dec 2009 72,023 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2009 72,023 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 66,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 49,414 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 36,083 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,083 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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CA52 KHB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CA52 KHB, 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 CA52 KHB registered?

CA52 KHB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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