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SV03 FKP

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,354 mi
Last recorded123,354 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 FKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 123,354 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 123,276 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 113,033 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 113,033 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 104,094 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 96,257 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 95,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 May 2013 88,333 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 87,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 79,852 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 79,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 73,058 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 23 Apr 2010 64,282 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2009 56,309 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 45,766 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 39,022 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 29,714 miles

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

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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SV03 FKP 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 SV03 FKP, 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 SV03 FKP registered?

SV03 FKP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is SV03 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 FKP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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