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KJ53 ZRT

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,775 mi
Last recorded158,775 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 ZRT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 158,775 miles

rear and centre brake pipes corroded

wipers starting to deteriorate

Rear brake pads low

cowling around r/o/s seat belt stalk missing

r/n/s tyre deformed

Fail 16 Aug 2017 158,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end loose Locking nut for steering arm (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads low

cowling around r/o/s seat belt stalk missing

r/n/s tyre deformed

rear and centre brake pipes corroded

wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Aug 2016 151,776 miles

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

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

Exhaust Corroded

Front Brake Discs Corroded

NSR Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2016 151,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Exhaust Corroded

Front Brake Discs Corroded

NSR Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 142,595 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 134,434 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 134,427 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 126,084 miles

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)

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

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 113,365 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 96,336 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,198 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 71,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 71,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 61,272 miles

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

o/& n/s front tyres 3mm

o/s rear tyre 3mm also cutting bout on inner edge

one bulb out in high level stop light

Pass 18 Aug 2007 52,306 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 52,284 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,474 miles

n/s/r seat belt plastic cover missing

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 ZRT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZRT, 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 ZRT registered?

KJ53 ZRT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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