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KJ53 PZT

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,370 mi
Last recorded153,370 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 PZT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 153,370 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

main front to rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 153,368 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

both headlight lenses badly faded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

main front to rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 145,772 miles

both beam patterns very poor

both headlight lenses faded

slight play in ns rear hub

stonecips to windscreen in zone a

Pass 23 May 2013 137,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front subframe O/S/R bush worn .

N/S/F tyre worn on inner & outer edges .

N/S/R lower arm outer bush worn .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 128,056 miles

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

Tail box in poor condition .

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 128,055 miles

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

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

Both front tyres deviod of tread on edges .

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

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

O/S/R tyre worn on edges .

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

Puncture in O/S/R tyre .

Tail box in poor condition .

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 122,073 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 117,381 miles

1) tyres 225 45 17 2) n/s front tyre close to limits 3) n/s freont brake dragging

Pass 15 Aug 2009 111,173 miles

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 111,173 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 105,561 miles

chip in windscreen [a]zone swept area less than 10mm

Pass 17 Aug 2007 83,286 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp condensated

Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,837 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 PZT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PZT, 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 PZT registered?

KJ53 PZT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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