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CN03 KNC

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,646 mi
Last recorded146,646 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 KNC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 146,646 miles

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

Oil leak ()

advise o/s/r tyre side wall cracks

Pass 7 Apr 2017 142,364 miles

Oil leak major oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 142,361 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak major oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 137,639 miles

advise oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2015 134,828 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 134,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 122,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres getting very low especially on inner and outer edges

both headlamp lenses starting to deterioate

exhaust system corroding and deterioating in various places

o/s rear inner wing rusty

oil leak

screw in o/s rear tyre

slight corrosion and lip front and rear brake discs

slight fraying n/s front seatbelt

slight play in n/s o/s rear upper suspension arms outer bushes

Pass 29 Sep 2014 122,158 miles

both front tyres getting very low especially on inner and outer edges

both headlamp lenses starting to deterioate

exhaust system corroding and deterioating in various places

o/s rear inner wing rusty

oil leak

screw in o/s rear tyre

slight corrosion and lip front and rear brake discs

slight fraying n/s front seatbelt

slight play in n/s o/s rear upper suspension arms outer bushes

Pass 26 Jun 2013 115,785 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 115,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 109,752 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 109,752 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 108,949 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pipes along floor pan front to rear starting to rust may req att in future

Fail 20 Apr 2012 108,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

brake pipes along floor pan front to rear starting to rust may req att in future

rear exhaust box corrodid

Pass 26 Apr 2011 98,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 89,042 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 78,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 78,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,604 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak off engine,NOTE rear o/s number plate bulb replaced on site!! front number plate damaged,

Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on outter edge & n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on outter edges & advise tracking check & oil leaks on engine

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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CN03 KNC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CN03 KNC, 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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CN03 KNC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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