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GX53 KKC

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,640 mi
Last recorded127,640 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 KKC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 127,640 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 127,640 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 120,141 miles

EMl on

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 108,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light is on

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap intermittently does not open

nearside front windscreen wiper starting to smear

offside front tyre has light sidewall damage on inner sidewall

Fail 22 Jan 2015 108,238 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light is on

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap intermittently does not open

nearside front windscreen wiper starting to smear

offside front tyre has light sidewall damage on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2014 100,427 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 100,427 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 91,950 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 91,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2012 79,716 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper poor operation

rear exhaust box outer poor

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2012 79,716 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside wiper poor operation

rear exhaust box outer poor

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2010 64,397 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/front tyre split on inner side wall attention urgent attention required

Pass 1 Dec 2010 64,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/front tyre split on inner side wall attention urgent attention required

Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover sills fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,989 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 23,412 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,412 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,037 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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GX53 KKC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GX53 KKC, 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 GX53 KKC registered?

GX53 KKC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is GX53 KKC safe to buy?

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