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KV53 EGY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,271 mi
Last recorded146,271 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 EGY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 146,271 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 142,932 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 138,354 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 133,561 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2011 130,211 miles

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

both rear discs slightly coroded

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven on inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 126,726 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 126,726 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jan 2010 120,682 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 111,198 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 102,904 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 90,176 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 90,174 miles

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

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

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

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 EGY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KV53 EGY, 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 EGY registered?

KV53 EGY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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