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KE03 AEC

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,870 mi
Last recorded144,870 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2024 144,870 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 142,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 141,275 miles

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

Rear rear silencer corroded outer case

Pass 28 Sep 2021 139,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 137,648 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 134,731 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2018 129,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 122,836 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2016 110,634 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 110,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - bald both edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 103,342 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,506 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,418 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,077 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,286 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,492 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 40,778 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,498 miles

coolant leaking

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 AEC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AEC, 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 AEC registered?

KE03 AEC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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