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DX53 KVR

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,816 mi
Last recorded178,816 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KVR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 178,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 178,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 165,605 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 154,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 154,606 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 143,969 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 143,969 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 128,198 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 111,865 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 111,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 94,475 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 94,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DX53 KVR is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DX53 KVR, 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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What year was DX53 KVR registered?

DX53 KVR is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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