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CN03 KPT

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,262 mi
Last recorded144,262 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 KPT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 144,262 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2017 138,845 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 138,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 132,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 126,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 27 Aug 2014 119,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 112,064 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 105,331 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 105,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,729 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 98,729 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 92,590 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 83,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,841 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,755 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 58,042 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,643 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 KPT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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