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DX53 KWJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,674 mi
Last recorded123,674 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 123,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 123,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 115,402 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 108,086 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

cut in nearside front tyre tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 100,646 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 92,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 78,200 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 72,239 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn uneaven

Pass 11 Jul 2009 60,447 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 44,088 miles

scrache on front window

slight play at steering colum

slight play in both rear void busches

Fail 10 Apr 2008 38,537 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,927 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 37,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,750 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 KWJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc 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 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

DX53 KWJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is DX53 KWJ safe to buy?

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