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KE03 ACX

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,388 mi
Last recorded152,388 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 152,388 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 152,380 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 148,231 miles

Both rear, lower control arms have minor movement both sides

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

Minor engine oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stone chips in screen

Pass 8 Aug 2020 140,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable Nearside inner bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 132,793 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 122,677 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 116,916 miles

Offside Rear wearing on edge

Fail 4 Sep 2017 116,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wearing on edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 115,867 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 111,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

centre exhaust is slightly resting on rear sub frame

engine light on dash

Fail 2 Mar 2015 111,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust is slightly resting on rear sub frame

engine light on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2014 106,049 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 106,028 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall, o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover is slightly damaged but has no play

Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer skins rusting/nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level is low

oil leak around engine

Fail 8 Feb 2010 75,506 miles

1) o/s/r tyre blocking on inner edge. 2) child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 75,506 miles

1) o/s/r tyre blocking on inner edge. 2) child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,049 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 54,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2007 44,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,554 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 33,554 miles

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

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

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 ACX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ACX, 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 ACX registered?

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

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