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EN53 NLG

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,937 mi
Last recorded140,937 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 NLG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 140,937 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 117,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 117,201 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 113,182 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 107,594 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 102,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 90,753 miles

o/s/r tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,264 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 67,264 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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EN53 NLG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red 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 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 EN53 NLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN53 NLG registered?

EN53 NLG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EN53 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 NLG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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