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GK03 CZW

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,663 mi
Last recorded143,663 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 CZW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 143,663 miles

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

engine M;I;L;warning displayed

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2014 133,620 miles

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

engine M;I;L; lamp on

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside main beam headlamp and main beam warning on dash not working when first tryed but started working soon afterwards ?

slight play in offside rear suspension arm

Fail 10 Jun 2014 133,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine M;I;L; lamp on

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside main beam headlamp and main beam warning on dash not working when first tryed but started working soon afterwards ?

slight play in offside rear suspension arm

Pass 18 Jun 2013 126,556 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 126,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 116,178 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 116,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 103,875 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 83,889 miles

eml (engine managment light) on.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,373 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 66,373 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,152 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 34,220 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 33,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NSF tyre side wall cut

OSF tyre outer edge worn

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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GK03 CZW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc 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 GK03 CZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK03 CZW registered?

GK03 CZW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is GK03 CZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK03 CZW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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