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FX53 KGA

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

79,609 mi
Last recorded79,609 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 KGA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 79,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

rear seat area converted for dogs (unable to check seat belts & backrests)

Fail 28 May 2019 79,608 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

rear seat area converted for dogs (unable to check seat belts & backrests)

Pass 30 May 2018 74,873 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 74,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 72,390 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,916 miles

engine management lamp on

middle & rear exhaust sections poor

Fail 11 Jul 2016 65,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine management lamp on

middle & rear exhaust sections poor

Pass 3 Aug 2015 61,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

rear exhaust section poor

Fail 27 Jul 2015 61,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

rear exhaust section poor

Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 58,505 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,812 miles

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

rear exhaust section poor

Fail 12 Sep 2013 52,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

offside front lower filter unit insecure & noisy

rear exhaust section poor

slight damage to nearside rear lower suspension arm

Pass 4 Aug 2012 48,947 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly poor

Fail 31 Jul 2012 48,913 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

engine management warning lamp on

rear exhaust silencer slightly poor

Pass 21 Nov 2011 48,154 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 48,154 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,856 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 46,856 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,226 miles

front tyres appear flat at bottom

Pass 25 Oct 2008 42,381 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,805 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 37,226 miles

engine oil leak

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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FX53 KGA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

FX53 KGA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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