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NK03 AVW

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,640 mi
Last recorded142,640 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 AVW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 142,640 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both rear tyres worn

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 132,911 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

both headlamp lenses cloudy

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2016 132,911 miles

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

both headlamp lenses cloudy

rear exhaust slightly corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 117,638 miles

Offside front coil spring has moderate surface corrosion

Rear silencer moderately corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 114,783 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2014 109,692 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 103,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 103,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 96,359 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 96,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,357 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 84,351 miles

Centre Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 67,704 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,704 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,817 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,834 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,468 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,113 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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NK03 AVW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NK03 AVW, 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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NK03 AVW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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