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KJ53 PYL

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,460 mi
Last recorded70,460 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 PYL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 70,460 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 69,245 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 67,795 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,208 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 64,097 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 62,399 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,155 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,846 miles

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,663 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,028 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,201 miles

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,807 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,006 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 36,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,622 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,651 miles

advise rear suspension arm bushs near side rear of side starting to split, both front brake discs lip on edge.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,193 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 15,533 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 15,533 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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KJ53 PYL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 KJ53 PYL, 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 KJ53 PYL registered?

KJ53 PYL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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