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DX53 KVZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,732 mi
Last recorded126,732 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 126,732 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake slight imbalance

Fail 28 Mar 2019 126,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake slight imbalance

Pass 12 Feb 2018 119,884 miles

Both outersills corroded

Both rear undersills corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rose bush rubber deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rose bush rubber deteriorated

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 119,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both outersills corroded

Both rear undersills corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rose bush rubber deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rose bush rubber deteriorated

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 114,953 miles

Corrosion in front to rear metal brake pipes

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension hub outer rose bush joint rubber perished

Offside Rear Lower Suspension hub outer rose bush joint rubber perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2017 114,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer hub rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion in front to rear metal brake pipes

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension hub outer rose bush joint rubber perished

Offside Rear Lower Suspension hub outer rose bush joint rubber perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2015 102,890 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 91,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 84,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 84,193 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,452 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,004 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,831 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,455 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 49,331 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 40,772 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,772 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,990 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DX53 KVZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KVZ, 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

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What year was DX53 KVZ registered?

DX53 KVZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is DX53 KVZ safe to buy?

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