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KX03 NYC

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,607 mi
Last recorded108,607 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 108,607 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 108,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2010 100,255 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 100,255 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 110,234 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 110,234 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 98,530 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 75,464 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,296 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 65,837 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 57,672 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 57,672 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 NYC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KX03 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

KX03 NYC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is KX03 NYC safe to buy?

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