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KV53 EFJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,230 mi
Last recorded119,230 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 EFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 119,230 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Outter reflector not working (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip outside zone A m (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 116,756 miles

Both headlamp glasses deteriorated

Both headlamp patterns weak on dipped beam

Engine oil leaks

Fail 27 Nov 2017 116,756 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both headlamp glasses deteriorated

Both headlamp patterns weak on dipped beam

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 113,492 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Engine management light on

Pass 2 Dec 2015 110,278 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 107,458 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 107,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

P.A.S oil resivoir low of oil

Fail 17 Dec 2013 104,689 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 104,689 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 104,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Nov 2012 97,765 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak radiator area

iso fix child seat fitted to nearside rear visual only

oil leak fropm breather pipe rear of engine requires resecuring

Pass 29 Nov 2011 89,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,887 miles

n/s wiper poor

Fail 23 Oct 2009 55,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,511 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,029 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 30,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,082 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,912 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
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KV53 EFJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KV53 EFJ, 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 EFJ registered?

KV53 EFJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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