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KE03 HYM

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

120,183 mi
Last recorded120,183 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 HYM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 120,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2026 120,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2025 113,001 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 112,565 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 108,730 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 105,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 105,175 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 95,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear box outer skin is deteriorating

nearside & offside headlamp outer lens' are deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2020 92,519 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn smooth outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp outer casing missing

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 82,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 73,500 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 62,783 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,978 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 43,280 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,987 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,962 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 24,099 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,742 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 21,085 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,866 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,475 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,824 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,153 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
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KE03 HYM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HYM, 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 HYM registered?

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

Is KE03 HYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE03 HYM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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