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KW03 XVA

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,592 mi
Last recorded79,592 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 XVA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 79,592 miles

EML light illuminated.

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox/engine stay bar. ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlight lenses misty. (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil light on.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 79,592 miles

EML light illuminated.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox/engine stay bar. ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlight lenses misty. (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil light on.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 70,800 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,846 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,015 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,080 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 47,302 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,302 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,513 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking due to age

O/S/R tyre cracking due to age (quite bad)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 38,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

1 of 2 rear exhaust hangers broken off but system still adequately supported

N/S/R tyre cracking due to age

O/S/R tyre cracking due to age (quite bad)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,692 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,293 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,697 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 13,702 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 13,040 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 11,292 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 XVA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KW03 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

KW03 XVA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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