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KD53 PVA

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,356 mi
Last recorded120,356 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 PVA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 120,356 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 120,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 112,635 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 102,978 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,602 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 82,923 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven and low on inner edge

brake pipes front to rear starting to corrode

front brakes wearing low

rear exhaust corroded

slight play to both rear suspension bushes

Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,854 miles

nearside front tyre wearing in centre

Pass 10 Nov 2011 52,041 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,785 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,085 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 34,854 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 34,854 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,359 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,485 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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KD53 PVA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KD53 PVA, 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 KD53 PVA registered?

KD53 PVA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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