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SF03 KZA

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,901 mi
Last recorded139,901 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 KZA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 139,901 miles

Rear Deteriorated due to rust, will fail next year

Fail 20 Jun 2019 139,858 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front torque arm (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front traling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Deteriorated due to rust, will fail next year

Pass 25 Jun 2018 136,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front nsr handbrake only just met requirement (by lock) needs adjustment or repair.

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight only just met requirements, misting over

Offside Front seat height adjustment broken, but seat is secure, on all fixings

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 136,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction check engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front nsr handbrake only just met requirement (by lock) needs adjustment or repair.

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight only just met requirements, misting over

Offside Front seat height adjustment broken, but seat is secure, on all fixings

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 134,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2017 134,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing drivers belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2016 131,466 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 131,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 128,333 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 125,531 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Jun 2014 125,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2013 122,515 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 May 2012 118,563 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 118,563 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 111,945 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 111,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 103,421 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 89,888 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 76,711 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 61,556 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 46,118 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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SF03 KZA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SF03 KZA, 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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SF03 KZA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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