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KJ53 ZSP

2003 Saab 9-5

Maroon Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,896 mi
Last recorded132,896 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 ZSP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 132,896 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/s/r Outersill corroded

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 122,048 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 116,705 miles

front brake pads worn / wearing

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link pin balljoint

strong advise nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

strong advise offside rear tyre worn close to tread wear bars

Fail 28 Nov 2017 116,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn / wearing

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link pin balljoint

strong advise nearside front tyre worn to tread wear bars

strong advise nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2016 108,568 miles

front subframe rear mounting bushes worn

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2015 101,600 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,291 miles

(60%) Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 96,281 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

(60%) Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 90,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 90,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 84,878 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 79,448 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 79,448 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,507 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 54,360 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,049 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,974 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 45,974 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,659 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KJ53 ZSP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Maroon with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZSP, 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 ZSP registered?

KJ53 ZSP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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