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KF03 BHU

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,261 mi
Last recorded83,261 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 BHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,261 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 73,588 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 73,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,253 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 58,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 36,230 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 28,868 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 28,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BHU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KF03 BHU, 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 BHU registered?

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

Is KF03 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF03 BHU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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