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CN03 KNZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,986 mi
Last recorded164,986 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 KNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 164,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front door/wing damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 164,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front door/wing damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 160,788 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front door and wing damaged.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 160,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak at turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r upper arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r upper arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 153,007 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wind damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 138,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 133,633 miles

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKED IN TREAD AND CORDS VISIBLE ON INNER EDGE BUT TREAD IS GOOD

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 133,633 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKED IN TREAD AND CORDS VISIBLE ON INNER EDGE BUT TREAD IS GOOD

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 125,520 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 121,063 miles

rear exhaust

Pass 22 Jan 2015 113,008 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 106,261 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,665 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 92,347 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 84,940 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 74,929 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 65,711 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 60,569 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,569 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,743 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,567 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 KNZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CN03 KNZ, 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 KNZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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