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KF03 BGU

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

227,320 mi
Last recorded227,320 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 BGU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2014 227,320 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 204,018 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 179,828 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 148,846 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 100,938 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,805 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,913 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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KF03 BGU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KF03 BGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF03 BGU registered?

KF03 BGU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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