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LT53 ZKU

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,056 mi
Last recorded110,056 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 ZKU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 110,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 101,153 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 101,153 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 86,091 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 72,000 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,131 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 61,130 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 49,042 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,772 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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LT53 ZKU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LT53 ZKU, 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 LT53 ZKU registered?

LT53 ZKU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LT53 ZKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 ZKU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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