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KJ53 ZRX

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,191 mi
Last recorded105,191 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 105,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 105,191 miles

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

Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3,000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3,000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 92,413 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 81,075 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 81,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 75,154 miles

engine light on

Fail 7 Sep 2017 75,148 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Sep 2016 71,029 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,764 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 66,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring (3.4.2)

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

EML on

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,401 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,087 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 53,101 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,101 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,083 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,655 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 38,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,532 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,544 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,065 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,976 miles

Slight splitting in both rear lower arm bushes. Air box bushes starting to split. Small stone chips on windscreen.

Fail 6 Sep 2006 22,976 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight splitting in both rear lower arm bushes. Air box bushes starting to split. Small stone chips on windscreen.

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 ZRX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

KJ53 ZRX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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