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KJ53 RBZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,564 mi
Last recorded98,564 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 RBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,564 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 98,564 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 90,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,194 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,683 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,807 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,967 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,514 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 RBZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RBZ, 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 RBZ registered?

KJ53 RBZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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