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KD53 PVW

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,718 mi
Last recorded182,718 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 PVW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 182,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 175,479 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 175,362 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 171,471 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 159,439 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 145,817 miles

front subframe rear bushes perishing and has slight movement

slight exhaust blow from flexi section

Fail 24 Jun 2015 145,511 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front subframe rear bushes perishing and has slight movement

slight exhaust blow from flexi section

Pass 27 Oct 2014 136,612 miles

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

nearside front inner tyre sidewall splitting

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Fail 16 Oct 2014 135,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front inner tyre sidewall splitting

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 19 Sep 2013 117,427 miles

nearside front fog lamp broken

rear exhaust heavly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 117,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front fog lamp broken

rear exhaust heavly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 107,467 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 100,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre misshapen

Pass 13 Sep 2010 93,353 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,832 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,267 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 70,267 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,134 miles

front pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,539 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 PVW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PVW, 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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KD53 PVW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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