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KV53 MVX

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,684 mi
Last recorded162,684 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 MVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 162,684 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine andgearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre to rear exhaust corroded not leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2020 162,588 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine andgearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre to rear exhaust corroded not leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2019 156,662 miles

Exhaust outer casing corrodied

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water Pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 156,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust outer casing corrodied

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water Pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 150,713 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin loose

Water pump leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2018 150,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer skin loose

Water pump leaking

Center Exhaust heatshield loose

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/R handbrake return spring missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 145,094 miles

N/S REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING ( APPEARS TO BE RAN ON WHILE FLAT)

O/S FRONT ATI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD UPPER BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

OIL FILTER AND SUMP PLUG WEEPING OIL

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

REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 2 Aug 2017 145,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

N/S REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING ( APPEARS TO BE RAN ON WHILE FLAT)

O/S FRONT ATI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD UPPER BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

OIL FILTER AND SUMP PLUG WEEPING OIL

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

REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 29 Jul 2016 143,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side walls cracking tread down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread and uneven wear from shocker weekness on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak on engine leval below min add 1 l long life 5w30

Fail 25 Jul 2016 143,422 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23" (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23" (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side walls cracking tread down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread and uneven wear from shocker weekness on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak on engine leval below min add 1 l long life 5w30

Pass 6 May 2015 139,621 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 139,621 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 131,930 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 129,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 126,076 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 121,521 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 112,119 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,034 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 97,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 80,464 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 64,562 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,576 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 MVX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

KV53 MVX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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