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NK03 AWA

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,345 mi
Last recorded133,345 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 AWA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 133,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 128,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2017 128,525 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 124,482 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 124,482 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 121,740 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 121,736 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 116,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 110,306 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 101,820 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2012 101,820 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2011 88,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front fog light cracked

Rear discs scored

Fail 8 Apr 2011 88,751 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front fog light cracked

Rear discs scored

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 73,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 73,366 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,341 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,148 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,777 miles

Minor damage to inside and outside of nearside front tyre walls

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 AWA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AWA, 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 NK03 AWA registered?

NK03 AWA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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