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SF03 KZC

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

197,020 mi
Last recorded197,020 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 197,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2019 196,340 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 185,217 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak engine area ()

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 174,749 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (2.4.G.2)

both front and both rear tyres on 3mm

coil spring worn both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 174,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (2.4.G.2)

both front and both rear tyres on 3mm

coil spring worn both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 162,564 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 162,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 160,692 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 153,457 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 153,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 146,137 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 135,948 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)

Pass 3 May 2011 135,288 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 126,697 miles

Centre Exhaust Clamp Very Rusty/Weak.

Main Beam Tell Tail Inter. Operation.

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 126,697 miles

Centre Exhaust Clamp Very Rusty/Weak.

Main Beam Tell Tail Inter. Operation.

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 117,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

handbrake level slightly high

offside inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 12 Apr 2008 106,975 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 98,467 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 89,841 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 KZC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SF03 KZC, 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 SF03 KZC registered?

SF03 KZC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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