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JKH 262L

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,661 mi
Last recorded97,661 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 262L
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 97,661 miles

eml on

rear axle bushes / osf anti roll bar / oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2017 97,661 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

eml on

rear axle bushes / osf anti roll bar / oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 88,888 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,568 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 84,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 80,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,232 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 77,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,633 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 69,618 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,572 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,603 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,241 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,285 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,263 miles

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

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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JKH 262L is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JKH 262L, 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 JKH 262L registered?

JKH 262L is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is JKH 262L safe to buy?

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