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KE03 ABU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,839 mi
Last recorded122,839 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 ABU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 122,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

OIL LEAKS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS FLOOR PAN (3.6.B.2c)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 5 Mar 2018 122,837 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement GEARBOX MOUNT (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

OIL LEAKS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS FLOOR PAN (3.6.B.2c)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,882 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLIT OUTER SIDE WALL

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

OIL LEAKS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 25 Apr 2017 120,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLIT OUTER SIDE WALL

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

OIL LEAKS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 2 Apr 2016 116,491 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Fail 1 Apr 2016 116,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced FADED (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced FADED (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour FADED (1.4.A.2f)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Pass 26 May 2015 111,708 miles

advise both front headlight lenses faded

Pass 20 May 2014 101,444 miles

Oil leak

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise metal brake pipes corroded.

advise offside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 13 May 2013 94,446 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 86,105 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,866 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 78,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 70,927 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,078 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 61,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 53,338 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 45,355 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,397 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 36,397 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KE03 ABU 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 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ABU, 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 KE03 ABU registered?

KE03 ABU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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