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KV53 EEF

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,791 mi
Last recorded160,791 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 EEF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 160,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 160,789 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 139,584 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 135,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play offside rear suspension bush

Fail 1 Sep 2011 135,857 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play offside rear suspension bush

Pass 19 Sep 2010 108,089 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 104,483 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 104,483 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 91,885 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 75,261 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 62,481 miles

wear on edges of tyres

Pass 3 Aug 2006 56,878 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 56,878 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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KV53 EEF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KV53 EEF, 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 KV53 EEF registered?

KV53 EEF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is KV53 EEF safe to buy?

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