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CN03 KNL

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,771 mi
Last recorded193,771 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 KNL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 193,771 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 190,759 miles

plastic over sills fitted

rear exhaust deteriating

Fail 2 Nov 2015 190,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

plastic over sills fitted

rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 7 Nov 2014 165,084 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2013 139,131 miles

plastic over sills fitted

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 5 Nov 2013 139,131 miles

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

plastic over sills fitted

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 24 Oct 2012 113,386 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Plastic over sills fitted

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2011 88,819 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,399 miles

flat spot nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2010 65,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

flat spot nearside rear tyre

travel on parking brale lever

Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,607 miles

Drivers mirror cover is damaged.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 60,607 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Drivers mirror cover is damaged.

Nearside wiper is starting to smear screen.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,011 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 43,846 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 43,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,625 miles

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

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

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 KNL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KNL, 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 KNL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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