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KX03 MPZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,251 mi
Last recorded70,251 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 MPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 70,251 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,053 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 64,153 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

N/S/F Inner CV Gaitor Split

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,712 miles

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

Oil leak

small amount off smoke at idle

Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,029 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,392 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,477 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 52,781 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 21 Mar 2006 33,568 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 MPZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

KX03 MPZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is KX03 MPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX03 MPZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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