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KJ53 PZO

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

179,049 mi
Last recorded179,049 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 PZO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 179,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 178,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm & tyre cracking 215/55r16 93y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 178,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55r16 tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 177,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (d) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 175,391 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around rear subframe front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around subframe front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 171,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 167,324 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 6 Nov 2017 167,324 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Oct 2016 164,218 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 159,554 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 159,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 154,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 150,627 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 143,970 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)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 136,590 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 136,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 125,488 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 114,381 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 101,597 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)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 87,933 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside front fog lamp broken

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Rear number plate deteroirated

Pass 25 Jul 2007 87,933 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside front fog lamp broken

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Rear number plate deteroirated

Pass 16 Jun 2006 66,362 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 66,362 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KJ53 PZO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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