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KH03 MVC

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,895 mi
Last recorded95,895 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 MVC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,895 miles

Offside and nearside front headlamps deteriorated

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,663 miles

Front gearbox mount play

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

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

Oil leak ()

eml light on

Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,065 miles

EML on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil dampness around offside of engine

rear exhaust box corroded

steering lock is inoperative but has a engine immobilizer and transmission can be locked into P

Fail 19 Aug 2016 90,026 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

EML on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil dampness around offside of engine

rear exhaust box corroded

steering lock is inoperative but has a engine immobilizer and transmission can be locked into P

Pass 20 Aug 2015 87,997 miles

bad oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,212 miles

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

both front cv boots leaking grease slightly front he small end

Pass 9 Aug 2013 83,824 miles

bad oil leak from engine

both front tyres wearing on edges

eml light on

Fail 9 Aug 2013 83,824 miles

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

bad oil leak from engine

both front tyres wearing on edges

eml light on

Pass 24 Aug 2012 79,812 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,745 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,246 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,976 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 51,691 miles

nearside sun visor removed

Fail 8 Jun 2007 51,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 MVC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MVC, 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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KH03 MVC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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