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KX03 NYY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,629 mi
Last recorded146,629 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 146,629 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 146,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 127,475 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 127,475 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 108,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in rear outer 'rose' joints

Pass 9 Jan 2012 102,579 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Slight play in offside and nearside rerar top and bottom hub joints.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 102,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Slight play in offside and nearside rerar top and bottom hub joints.

Fail 23 Dec 2010 96,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 96,543 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 89,019 miles

slight play in the offside rear top hub joint.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 81,115 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 81,114 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 71,829 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 59,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 52,210 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 NYY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NYY, 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 NYY registered?

KX03 NYY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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