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GX03 NJY

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,508 mi
Last recorded144,508 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 NJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 144,508 miles

engine management light on

Fail 22 Dec 2012 144,503 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 115,277 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 114,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

advise; engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2010 100,687 miles

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 14 Jul 2009 81,038 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 66,516 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 50,284 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 50,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,359 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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GX03 NJY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX03 NJY, 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 GX03 NJY registered?

GX03 NJY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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