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CN53 NXO

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,296 mi
Last recorded174,296 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 NXO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 174,296 miles

corrosion on both rear chassies

corrosion on chassies around both rear bump stops

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2019 173,483 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear chassie corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 171,133 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 171,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 168,239 miles

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

both rear trailing arm inner bushes deterating

engine management light on

rear exhaust deterating

rear subframe corroded

under body surface corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2017 168,233 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear trailing arm inner bushes deterating

engine management light on

rear exhaust deterating

rear subframe corroded

under body surface corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2016 165,025 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 165,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 161,819 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 154,049 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 146,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 137,118 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 126,264 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 115,060 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 104,339 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 4 Aug 2008 91,662 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 79,723 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 71,266 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s mirror cover missing

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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CN53 NXO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CN53 NXO, 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 CN53 NXO registered?

CN53 NXO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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