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KF53 NPJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,317 mi
Last recorded132,317 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 NPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 132,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 123,850 miles

both r/ tyres have chip's in sidewall

brake fluid low

engine and gearbox oil leaks

o/s/r light cluster cracked

play in both r/ suspension arm bushs

r/ discs rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2013 123,850 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both r/ tyres have chip's in sidewall

brake fluid low

engine and gearbox oil leaks

o/s/r light cluster cracked

play in both r/ suspension arm bushs

r/ discs rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2012 117,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 108,664 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 99,648 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 90,376 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,116 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 68,881 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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KF53 NPJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KF53 NPJ, 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 KF53 NPJ registered?

KF53 NPJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KF53 NPJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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