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GX03 NKG

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

161,763 mi
Last recorded161,763 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 NKG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 161,763 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 161,762 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn UPPER BUSH (MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn UPPER BUSH (MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 156,956 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 156,953 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working COVER MISSING (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NEARSIDE MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 152,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside MIRROR MISSING

Fail 27 Aug 2016 152,115 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR, TOP BUSH (MARKED) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside MIRROR MISSING

Pass 13 Feb 2015 144,443 miles

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 12 Feb 2015 144,443 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 139,588 miles

slight movement in column.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 139,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight movement in column.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 134,152 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 127,343 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2011 127,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 May 2010 119,779 miles

front tyres starting to get low. front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

Fail 13 May 2010 119,779 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres starting to get low. front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2009 112,075 miles

advise that the n/s/f tyre is a different loads rating to the other tyres

advise that the n/s/r seatbelt buckle outer casing is damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2009 112,075 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

advise that the n/s/f tyre is a different loads rating to the other tyres

Pass 4 Jun 2008 101,736 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)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 101,736 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Apr 2007 92,436 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 92,374 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 83,666 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 NKG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NKG, 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 NKG registered?

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

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