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KE53 ZPH

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,085 mi
Last recorded142,085 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ZPH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 142,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 122,400 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner treads

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 122,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced feded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced feded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner treads

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 102,045 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 102,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 91,659 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,659 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 83,872 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front antiroll bar corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 75,960 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,310 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 53,499 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 44,769 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 36,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 36,257 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 28,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread not quite to cords

Pass 13 Jan 2007 28,337 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread not quite to cords

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 ZPH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KE53 ZPH, 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 ZPH registered?

KE53 ZPH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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