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SV03 FKX

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,477 mi
Last recorded181,477 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 FKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 181,477 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f lens cracked.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 163,577 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2011 133,331 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 122,461 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2009 104,633 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 104,633 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2008 87,808 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 87,808 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 69,133 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 52,982 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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SV03 FKX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV03 FKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV03 FKX registered?

SV03 FKX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is SV03 FKX safe to buy?

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