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DK03 KWB

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,007 mi
Last recorded126,007 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 KWB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 126,007 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

damage to rear window

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 119,420 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 109,062 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre rear seat belt has damage to casing but does not affect function

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2014 108,997 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre rear seat belt has damage to casing but does not affect function

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2013 104,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre rear seat belt clasp outer casing missing but does not affect function of belt

Pass 6 Feb 2012 98,382 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 95,414 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside & offside rear tyres cracked & deformed

Pass 1 Mar 2010 90,945 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 80,388 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 69,286 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,428 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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DK03 KWB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DK03 KWB, 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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DK03 KWB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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