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DX53 KVY

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,259 mi
Last recorded194,259 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KVY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 194,259 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 193,895 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine light on

rear exhuast worn

Pass 11 Apr 2013 181,286 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 181,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 175,120 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 169,313 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 169,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 163,586 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 151,777 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 151,797 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 149,104 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 149,104 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 100,358 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 74,586 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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DX53 KVY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX53 KVY?

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What year was DX53 KVY registered?

DX53 KVY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is DX53 KVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 KVY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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