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SF03 KZU

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,932 mi
Last recorded138,932 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 KZU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 138,932 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 134,691 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 131,067 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 122,687 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 122,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 113,322 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

heat shield hanging down

Pass 10 Feb 2016 103,783 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 98,815 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise to replace centre rear seat belt fixing

corrosion on brake pipes...rear discs corroding

corrosion on suspension components

corrosion on underbody in places

front exhaust pipe in poor condition

nearside rear floor corroding

offside front floor corroding

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge...tyre worn close to cords

Fail 20 Apr 2015 98,815 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise to replace centre rear seat belt fixing

corrosion on brake pipes...rear discs corroding

corrosion on suspension components

corrosion on underbody in places

front exhaust pipe in poor condition

nearside rear floor corroding

offside front floor corroding

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge...tyre worn close to cords

Pass 23 Apr 2014 91,258 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 91,257 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,174 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,793 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,372 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,720 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 53,883 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,963 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,645 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 KZU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KZU, 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 KZU registered?

SF03 KZU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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