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NK03 UCW

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,118 mi
Last recorded129,118 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 UCW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 129,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Sep 2013 100,075 miles

engine management light on

outer skin on rear silencer corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,734 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,178 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 60,031 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,092 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 42,092 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,481 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,674 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,196 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 UCW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NK03 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

NK03 UCW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is NK03 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 UCW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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