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FX53 KFK

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,657 mi
Last recorded137,657 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 KFK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 137,657 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 137,657 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 126,745 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 118,679 miles

center exhaust heat sheild loose

front and rear suspension coil springs corrodeing

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear brake discs corrodeing

Fail 10 Apr 2014 118,679 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

center exhaust heat sheild loose

front and rear suspension coil springs corrodeing

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear brake discs corrodeing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 103,554 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front floor / chassis just starting to corrode

Fail 8 Apr 2013 103,554 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front floor / chassis just starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jun 2011 78,321 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

windscreen wipers poor in operation

Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,321 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

windscreen wipers poor in operation

Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,567 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 55,251 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,889 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,867 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,979 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FX53 KFK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX53 KFK, 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 FX53 KFK registered?

FX53 KFK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FX53 KFK safe to buy?

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