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EU53 KNJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,469 mi
Last recorded97,469 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 97,469 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 90,996 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,270 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 86,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

eng oil over fill,[4]

front bumper damage.

off side hand brake poor.

off side head lamp misted.

Fail 26 Nov 2011 86,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

eng oil over fill,[4]

front bumper damage.

off side hand brake poor.

off side head lamp misted.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 72,808 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,662 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,940 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 34,293 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 34,240 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 23,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,397 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 KNJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KNJ, 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 KNJ registered?

EU53 KNJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EU53 KNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 KNJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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