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CN03 KND

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,969 mi
Last recorded119,969 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 119,969 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 119,969 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 107,322 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 107,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2015 93,305 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2014 87,967 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 87,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,240 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 85,240 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 84,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,797 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,304 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 74,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,767 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,298 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,830 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 58,827 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,294 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,689 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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CN03 KND is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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