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KE03 AFK

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,883 mi
Last recorded155,883 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 AFK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 155,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

eml light on all the time

rear exhaust box in poor condition

yellow headlights fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2015 155,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

eml light on all the time

rear exhaust box in poor condition

yellow headlights fitted

Fail 29 May 2014 137,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML on showing fault to system

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 137,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML on showing fault to system

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 120,363 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 115,226 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 110,330 miles

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Pitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 102,381 miles

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,437 miles

n/s/f drop link lower ball joint slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2008 86,514 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 78,198 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 24 Mar 2006 63,704 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KE03 AFK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AFK, 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 AFK registered?

KE03 AFK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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