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FC03 NKW

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,012 mi
Last recorded143,012 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 NKW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 143,012 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 4 Oct 2011 143,012 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 29 Sep 2010 128,997 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 116,420 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 10 Jun 2008 96,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 96,237 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,609 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 56,886 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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FC03 NKW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FC03 NKW, 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 FC03 NKW registered?

FC03 NKW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is FC03 NKW safe to buy?

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