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GK53 KLD

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,609 mi
Last recorded59,609 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 KLD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 59,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

all underside vehicle components becoming corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 59,213 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking

Fail 10 Jul 2020 59,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,246 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking

Fail 9 Jul 2019 58,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2018 57,035 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

Rear exhaust silencer very corroded but no exhaust leak

Fail 9 Jul 2018 57,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

Rear exhaust silencer very corroded but no exhaust leak

Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,365 miles

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,924 miles

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust system becoming corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 52,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,380 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 50,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,707 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Fail 9 Jul 2014 48,707 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)

engine management light on

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,134 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,935 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 40,133 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,842 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,912 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,597 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,662 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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GK53 KLD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GK53 KLD, 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 GK53 KLD registered?

GK53 KLD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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