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KJ53 PZN

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,502 mi
Last recorded148,502 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 PZN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 148,502 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine bay/under body covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 130,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine bay/under body covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 111,707 miles

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on exhaust back box

corrosion on n/s main brake pipe

headlight lenses

n/s/f fog light lense broken

o/s door mirror cracked

wear in n/s/r and o/s/r upper trailing arm bushes

wear on n/s/f tyre 1.6mm on outer edge

Fail 1 May 2015 111,704 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on exhaust back box

corrosion on n/s main brake pipe

headlight lenses

n/s/f fog light lense broken

o/s door mirror cracked

wear in n/s/r and o/s/r upper trailing arm bushes

wear on n/s/f tyre 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 110,400 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 110,400 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 105,925 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 105,925 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 100,202 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 89,453 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 80,379 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 70,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 70,288 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 58,409 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,142 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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KJ53 PZN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KJ53 PZN, 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 PZN registered?

KJ53 PZN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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