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CN03 KPV

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,010 mi
Last recorded129,010 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 129,010 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Various corrosion underneath

Fail 8 Oct 2021 129,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Passenger seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Various corrosion underneath

Pass 9 Oct 2020 128,946 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush cracked but no movement (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

centre exhaust box blistering

excess corrosion on front and rear suspension and all components

o/s washer jet not aligned correctly but still provides sufficient fluid.

Fail 8 Oct 2020 128,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush cracked but no movement (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

centre exhaust box blistering

excess corrosion on front and rear suspension and all components

o/s washer jet not aligned correctly but still provides sufficient fluid.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 128,813 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust pipe bracket snapped but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracking. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 128,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both wipers not working (3.4 (a))

Front Battery cover insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust pipe bracket snapped but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump plug and oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracking. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 128,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust back silencer badly corroded but not leaking gases

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 128,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust back silencer badly corroded but not leaking gases

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 128,314 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 128,162 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 127,880 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 126,633 miles

brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 125,242 miles

Eml on

Exhaust system corroded, not blowing at this time

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 125,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Eml on

Exhaust system corroded, not blowing at this time

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 123,622 miles

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 113,971 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 99,753 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 99,753 miles

o/s front tyre worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2009 83,830 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 71,318 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 55,337 miles

frt tyres wearing

wiper tips split

Pass 26 Apr 2006 38,001 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 KPV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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