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KV03 XNE

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,578 mi
Last recorded162,578 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 XNE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 162,578 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror reflection dull (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 162,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror reflection dull (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 157,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 157,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 149,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 149,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 141,373 miles

Offside Front door mirror glass deteriorating

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both -- outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 141,373 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x full length (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front door mirror glass deteriorating

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both -- outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 134,215 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 134,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 126,386 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 121,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2013 112,533 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 104,174 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,085 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 86,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 77,811 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 68,252 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall skived but not to cords

Fail 2 May 2008 68,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre outer wall skived but not to cords

Pass 30 Apr 2007 54,578 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 23,920 miles

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

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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KV03 XNE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV03 XNE, 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 KV03 XNE registered?

KV03 XNE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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