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KW03 TYT

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

275,420 mi
Last recorded275,420 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 TYT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 275,420 miles

part of exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 27 Dec 2018 275,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

part of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2018 263,696 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 263,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 246,125 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 231,343 miles

Both headlight lenses deterioated

~Rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 24 Dec 2014 216,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre stepped on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Dec 2014 216,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre stepped on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 202,619 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2013 202,619 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2012 188,603 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2012 188,603 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting rubbers missing

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2011 171,260 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 171,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 151,631 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 151,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s handbrake cable return spring missing

Pass 14 Dec 2009 132,932 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 112,116 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 94,064 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 76,173 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 57,819 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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KW03 TYT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW03 TYT, 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 KW03 TYT registered?

KW03 TYT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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