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EK03 NHG

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,094 mi
Last recorded173,094 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 NHG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 173,094 miles

oil leaks

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 173,094 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

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

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

Pass 9 Jun 2016 165,099 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2016 165,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 155,977 miles

front headlight lenses faded

front tyres low on tread

Pass 13 Jun 2014 148,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 134,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system rusty & weak

nearside & offside track rod end boots in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2011 126,748 miles

front tyres just legal

Pass 4 Aug 2010 119,951 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 113,478 miles

exhaust very rusty and weak

front brake pads low

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2008 104,370 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 96,216 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2006 90,165 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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EK03 NHG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EK03 NHG, 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 EK03 NHG registered?

EK03 NHG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is EK03 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 NHG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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