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KX03 NZA

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,857 mi
Last recorded135,857 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 NZA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 135,857 miles

both rear tyres on wear bars

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight movement in o/s/r suspension bushes

Pass 7 Jan 2016 130,466 miles

o/s/r brake ferrule starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 23 Dec 2015 130,465 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake ferrule starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Dec 2014 126,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 126,828 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 112,551 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 100,580 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 85,995 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 85,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,127 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 74,513 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 64,392 miles

all tyres starting to wear low

hand brake travel high

Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,384 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2006 44,241 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 42,373 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 42,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KX03 NZA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 KX03 NZA, 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 KX03 NZA registered?

KX03 NZA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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