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EU53 KNB

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

139,440 mi
Last recorded139,440 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KNB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 139,440 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor crack (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 127,468 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 118,149 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 9 May 2016 109,441 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 109,441 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 101,556 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 92,399 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 82,395 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 71,359 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,676 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,363 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 52,444 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 47,358 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 41,769 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,436 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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EU53 KNB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 EU53 KNB, 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 EU53 KNB registered?

EU53 KNB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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