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GX03 NKP

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,892 mi
Last recorded123,892 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 NKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 123,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 May 2018 123,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 May 2017 111,251 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 96,692 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre has flat spots

bad oil leak with oil going on exhaust system

Pass 12 May 2015 87,037 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 87,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has flat spots inner edge

o/s/f cv boot weeping grease

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 9 May 2014 78,466 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,273 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 69,272 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 61,290 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,892 miles

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

chips in front windscreen

oil leak ?

rear washer jet damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,677 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chips in front windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,480 miles

Oil leak

rear washer not working

Fail 17 Mar 2009 40,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear washer not working

Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,717 miles

chips in front screen

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,125 miles

slight play in rear antirollbar "d" bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,269 miles

nail in r/n/s tyre shoulder

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 NKP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GX03 NKP, 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 NKP registered?

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

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