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GK53 JHZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,689 mi
Last recorded136,689 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 JHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 136,689 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 136,689 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 128,084 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,032 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 120,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 110,689 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 110,689 miles

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 100,652 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 100,652 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,525 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 89,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,349 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 71,203 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,269 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 63,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,135 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,405 miles

all tyres 3mm and wearing on edges

Fail 8 Feb 2008 38,405 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres 3mm and wearing on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2006 24,011 miles

Handbrake has long travel

nearside rear sear belt visual check only - child seat fitted

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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GK53 JHZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GK53 JHZ, 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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GK53 JHZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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