2003 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · EU53 KPN
2003 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 89,418 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU53 KPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 89,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU53 KPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Saab 9-5 (EU53 KPN) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EU53 KPN Mileage History
- 14/12/202285,147 mi
- 15/12/202285,153 mi+6 mi
- 11/12/202387,326 mi+2,173 mi
- 06/12/202488,588 mi+1,262 mi
- 02/12/202589,418 mi+830 mi
Average of roughly 1,439 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Oil Sludge (B205/B235)Serious
Identical issue to the 9-3 OG; the 9-5 is actually more prone to this due to higher engine bay temperatures.
- Rear Trailing Arm BushesModerate
Worn rear bushes lead to poor tracking and high tyre wear.
- Turbocharger FailureSerious
All 9-5 engines use a turbocharger, and lack of maintenance or oil sludge can cause premature turbo bearing failure. A blown turbo can send oil into the intake or exhaust, causing smoke and potential engine damage.
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