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KF03 BHN

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,512 mi
Last recorded108,512 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 BHN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 108,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 108,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 96,950 miles

Both headlamp glasses getting deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

This car is getting very rusty on all suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 96,950 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both headlamp glasses getting deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

This car is getting very rusty on all suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 89,152 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,615 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 82,838 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,242 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,120 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,049 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,563 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,852 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 59,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,169 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 51,384 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,195 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 41,873 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 BHN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BHN, 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 KF03 BHN registered?

KF03 BHN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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