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EU53 KNX

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,091 mi
Last recorded129,091 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KNX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 129,091 miles

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

N/s/r tyre cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/s/r tyre cracking

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear back box outer skin corroded

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

Rear seats are folded down

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 128,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

N/s/r tyre cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/s/r tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear back box outer skin corroded

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

Rear seats are folded down

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 125,500 miles

Attension to centre seat belt

Chip on windscreen

Rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Fail 25 Jun 2013 125,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Attension to centre seat belt

Chip on windscreen

Front brake pads getting low

Rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 29 Jun 2012 120,015 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 29 Jun 2012 120,015 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2011 112,116 miles

Rear pads close to limet

Fail 14 Jun 2011 112,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear pads close to limet

Right hand rear tyre close to limet perished and cracking in tread

Slight att to handbrake travel

Pass 18 Jun 2010 106,199 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 101,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R reverse light lense broken / Taped

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 92,463 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 84,265 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 84,260 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 76,638 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 KNX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KNX, 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 KNX registered?

EU53 KNX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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