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SV03 KNX

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,886 mi
Last recorded160,886 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 KNX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2018 160,886 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Dec 2016 154,465 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine ()

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

engine warning light on dash

Fail 20 Dec 2016 154,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine ()

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

engine warning light on dash

Pass 21 Dec 2015 148,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine warning light on

Fail 21 Dec 2015 148,827 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 17 May 2014 136,626 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 129,601 miles

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 129,601 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 121,268 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 112,644 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 99,714 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 76,534 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,941 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 41,407 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 KNX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KNX, 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 KNX registered?

SV03 KNX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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