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WK03 KLS

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,376 mi
Last recorded136,376 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 KLS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 136,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak on engine ()

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2016 133,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Sep 2015 13,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 127,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

both nearside rear and nearside front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 124,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 124,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 120,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2012 120,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 116,641 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 116,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre slight split/cut in inner sidewall/tread

Pass 27 Aug 2010 112,807 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 106,849 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake travel long

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 5 Jun 2009 106,846 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake travel long

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,952 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 58,782 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 47,566 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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WK03 KLS is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK03 KLS, 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 WK03 KLS registered?

WK03 KLS is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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