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K5 XXU

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,299 mi
Last recorded154,299 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 XXU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 154,299 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2017 154,299 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 139,769 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 136,942 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 132,025 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 125,930 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 113,949 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 May 2012 113,949 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,899 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 89,292 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 69,244 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,023 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 47,889 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 35,290 miles

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

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

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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K5 XXU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K5 XXU, 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 K5 XXU registered?

K5 XXU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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