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GX03 NLA

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,472 mi
Last recorded58,472 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 NLA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 58,472 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 56,222 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 54,136 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 52,952 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipes routed on floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set too low ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 49,752 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 48,757 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 46,632 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 46,632 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced bulb and check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 42,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,382 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 39,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 36,434 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,067 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 32,077 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 29,541 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,246 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 21,650 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,307 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,099 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 19,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,269 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake hose ferrules getting rusty.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,465 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 NLA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NLA, 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 NLA registered?

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

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