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NK03 UDE

2003 Saab 9-5

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,796 mi
Last recorded162,796 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 UDE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2017 162,796 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 149,667 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 135,735 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 121,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 116,643 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 110,481 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 103,108 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 97,889 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 91,658 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 5 Jul 2008 85,462 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 79,381 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 64,664 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 UDE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UDE, 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 UDE registered?

NK03 UDE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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