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KE03 AAU

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,880 mi
Last recorded81,880 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 AAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 81,880 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 80,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 80,118 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 78,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 78,267 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 77,350 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 77,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 76,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 74,044 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 72,495 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 70,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 May 2014 69,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,809 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 65,845 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2011 63,426 miles

both front tyres worn on onner and outer edges n/s/front kurb rim damaged

Pass 27 May 2010 60,583 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 60,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 56,462 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 53,705 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 49,053 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 36,449 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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KE03 AAU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KE03 AAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KE03 AAU?

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What year was KE03 AAU registered?

KE03 AAU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is KE03 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE03 AAU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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