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SF03 KZN

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,963 mi
Last recorded75,963 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 KZN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 75,963 miles

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)

Oil leak O/S of engine ()

Fail 25 May 2017 75,963 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Oil leak O/S of engine ()

Rear Exhaust Heatshield loose

Pass 2 Jun 2016 73,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 73,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,574 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 65,918 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 65,918 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,322 miles

Oil leak

center eexhaust mount missing

Fail 15 Apr 2013 61,322 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

center eexhaust mount missing

Pass 24 Mar 2012 55,134 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 55,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,644 miles

nsr park effort low

Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,299 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,160 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,505 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 10,257 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 4,588 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 KZN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KZN, 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 KZN registered?

SF03 KZN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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