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SV53 KOX

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,167 mi
Last recorded103,167 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 KOX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,167 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 103,162 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 102,314 miles

engine has oil leak but not dripping

Fail 29 May 2018 102,309 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine has oil leak but not dripping

Pass 23 May 2017 101,023 miles

Oil leak ()

eml on

Fail 23 May 2017 101,023 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 11 May 2016 99,291 miles

both front flexi hoses feruls showing signs of corrosion

both number plates marked

eml light on

engine has oil leak

exhaust blowing slightly at front and full system badly corroded

o/s/r tyre has nail in it on outer edge

Fail 11 May 2016 99,291 miles

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

both front flexi hoses feruls showing signs of corrosion

both number plates marked

eml light on

engine has oil leak

exhaust blowing slightly at front and full system badly corroded

o/s/r tyre has nail in it on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2015 96,079 miles

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

eml on

Fail 23 Apr 2015 96,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

eml on

Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,985 miles

eml on

Pass 22 Apr 2013 91,794 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 91,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 88,483 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 88,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

eml is on

Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,837 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 84,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,717 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 64,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,896 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,894 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,203 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 31,424 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 31,424 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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SV53 KOX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SV53 KOX, 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 SV53 KOX registered?

SV53 KOX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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