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KE53 OCJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,896 mi
Last recorded132,896 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 OCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 132,896 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

engine light on

Offside rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 132,896 miles

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

Offside rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

engine light on

Pass 21 Jan 2017 128,085 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 117,195 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 27 Feb 2015 116,888 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 112,169 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,583 miles

Slight play in rear stub bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2011 89,488 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,010 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 66,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,160 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,050 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 36,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,112 miles

advise of side rear tyre close to illegal limit

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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KE53 OCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KE53 OCJ, 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 KE53 OCJ registered?

KE53 OCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is KE53 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 OCJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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