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HK53 NFA

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,454 mi
Last recorded117,454 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 NFA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 117,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 111,325 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear offside /nearside brake pads worn very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside / nearside upper box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 104,981 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 100,389 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear offside /nearside upper bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 100,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear offside /nearside upper bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 93,748 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 93,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 92,151 miles

Sill covers fitted covering some components

Fail 23 Jul 2020 92,148 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sill covers fitted covering some components

Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2019 90,017 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 84,792 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,881 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 76,902 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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 26 Nov 2015 68,975 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 64,118 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,367 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 58,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,701 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge o/s/r 2mm in places

rear exhaust bracket/mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 48,990 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 48,978 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f shock absorber has slight movement between the body and piston

o/s/f shock absorber has slight movement between the body and piston

Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,546 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 26 Nov 2007 28,188 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,562 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HK53 NFA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 HK53 NFA, 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 HK53 NFA registered?

HK53 NFA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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The MOT history for HK53 NFA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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