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KH03 MUU

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

149,959 mi
Last recorded149,959 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 MUU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 149,959 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 148,723 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 146,703 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 145,313 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 144,827 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 144,827 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment replace missing splitpin (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 143,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 142,816 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 142,816 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 141,132 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 141,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 137,731 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 134,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 132,233 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

wear discs

Pass 7 Aug 2013 129,719 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

engine management light on

play/movement rear trailing arm bushes

rear tyres wearing & feathering edges

side repeaters fading to white

Fail 7 Aug 2013 129,719 miles

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

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

engine management light on

play/movement rear trailing arm bushes

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres wearing & feathering edges

side repeaters fading to white

Pass 17 Jul 2012 126,844 miles

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

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Pass 1 Jul 2011 121,450 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre treads wearing low

handbrake travel requires attention

offside front indicator lens condensated

Pass 15 Jul 2010 115,686 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jul 2009 100,461 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 85,569 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 72,117 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 57,852 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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KH03 MUU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KH03 MUU, 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 KH03 MUU registered?

KH03 MUU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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