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EU53 KNH

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

149,926 mi
Last recorded149,926 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KNH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 149,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 148,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 23 Oct 2015 144,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre To Rear Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge Wearing Low 2mm Remaining (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 2mm Remaining (3.5.1g)

Under-Trays Fitted Obsuring Some Underside Components

Fail 23 Oct 2015 144,816 miles

Under-Trays Fitted Obsuring Some Underside Components

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre To Rear Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge Wearing Low 2mm Remaining (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 2mm Remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 121,816 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 82,551 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 105,662 miles

slight play in osr hub bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2011 91,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 80,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2009 74,601 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 74,601 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 67,413 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 67,413 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,086 miles

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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EU53 KNH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red 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 EU53 KNH, 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 KNH registered?

EU53 KNH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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