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SV53 KUO

2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,100 mi
Last recorded80,100 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto92,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 KUO
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 80,100 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2011 80,016 miles

Exhaust some deteriation

Nearside rear top suspension arm bush some wear

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

Offside rear top suspension arm bush some wear

Power steering pipe some corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2011 80,016 miles

Exhaust some deteriation

Nearside rear top suspension arm bush some wear

Offside rear top suspension arm bush some wear

Power steering pipe some corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,548 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 77,527 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,929 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,124 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 50,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero Auto?

Based on 572 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Headlamp not working on main beam 10
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SV53 KUO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 92,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Aero Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV53 KUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SV53 KUO registered?

SV53 KUO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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