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KE03 AKF

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,298 mi
Last recorded115,298 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 AKF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 115,298 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both outer lenses deteriorated to excess/poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 115,298 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both outer lenses deteriorated to excess/poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 114,642 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded to excess.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 114,620 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Braking system leaking brake pipe is leaking above the fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.2.1b)

exhaust system is corroded to excess.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 113,817 miles

front number plate damaged, poor condition.

offside front indicator lens loose also condensation inside

rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 113,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded

front number plate damaged, poor condition.

offside front indicator lens loose also condensation inside

Pass 7 Sep 2015 112,993 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 112,991 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. Rear self levelling sensor arm broken (1.8)

Engine cover fitted

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 112,041 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 112,037 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 110,949 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 16 Sep 2013 110,949 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 4 Sep 2012 105,203 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,609 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 94,294 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 81,567 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 81,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 68,275 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 52,247 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
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KE03 AKF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AKF, 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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KE03 AKF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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