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OW52 KVX

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,619 mi
Last recorded160,619 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 KVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 160,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2022 160,544 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2021 155,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 155,592 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 150,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 150,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 145,570 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear both sides in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 141,306 miles

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

nearside front tyre split on sidewall

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 136,165 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 6 May 2015 130,648 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 123,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

rear box badly corroded

Fail 29 May 2014 123,866 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

rear box badly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 105,426 miles

rear silencer covers deteriated

Pass 30 May 2012 81,557 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)

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,271 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 40,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,933 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 34,785 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,546 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,258 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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OW52 KVX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW52 KVX, 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 OW52 KVX registered?

OW52 KVX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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