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KX03 CXM

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

219,355 mi
Last recorded219,355 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 CXM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 219,355 miles

both front headlamps have a slightly hazy image front headlamps lenses deteriorating

both rear lowre compliance bushes worn

both rear tyres begining to crack slightly within tread area

front inner brake discs corroded

near side rear park brake may require service or adjustment

service brakes may require service or adjustment

Fail 14 Mar 2015 219,355 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

both front headlamps have a slightly hazy image front headlamps lenses deteriorating

both rear lowre compliance bushes worn

both rear tyres begining to crack slightly within tread area

front inner brake discs corroded

near side rear park brake may require service or adjustment

service brakes may require service or adjustment

Pass 31 Mar 2014 200,719 miles

both front headlight images becoming hazy

engine mountings worn

near side front anti rollbar linkage worn

park brake and rear brakes may require servising

Pass 4 Apr 2013 178,867 miles

both rear upper compliance bushes worn

off side front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 4 Apr 2013 178,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear upper compliance bushes worn

off side front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 159,694 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 159,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 140,405 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 120,075 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 102,127 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 81,802 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,782 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,599 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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KX03 CXM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KX03 CXM, 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 KX03 CXM registered?

KX03 CXM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KX03 CXM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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