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DX53 KWG

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,712 mi
Last recorded141,712 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 141,712 miles

all under body components lightly corroded

exhaust system mounts broken but system supported adequately

Pass 19 Sep 2016 129,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting points broken away

Rear rear exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 119,462 miles

Offside Front Split in O/S/F Tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2014 111,408 miles

O/S rear handbrake developing a fault and is clearly not performing aswell as the N/S

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Rear exhaust box N/S support bracket has broken off, however at the moment the exhaust is supported.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 103,612 miles

Front suspension top cups at front getting rather rusty.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 103,612 miles

Front suspension top cups at front getting rather rusty.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 94,742 miles

o/s rear hand brake efficiency lower than n/s

Pass 19 Sep 2011 85,594 miles

Offside rear tyre 2.0mm only

Fail 20 Sep 2010 78,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 68,980 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 68,969 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,908 miles

n/s front tyre side wall perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2007 48,656 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,065 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 KWG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX53 KWG, 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 KWG registered?

DX53 KWG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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