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CA52 KHC

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,134 mi
Last recorded115,134 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 115,134 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2011 102,679 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 102,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside & nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 92,420 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,161 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 81,936 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,665 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 66,848 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2006 59,355 miles

oil leak

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

some wear on front brake discs

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 KHC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA52 KHC registered?

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

Is CA52 KHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 KHC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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