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NK53 GXU

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,911 mi
Last recorded165,911 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 GXU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 165,911 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 158,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake pads worn low

Fail 9 Apr 2021 158,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Jul 2019 146,709 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 135,456 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 135,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 123,681 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 123,599 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 113,080 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 113,080 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 101,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O\S\R Tyre cracked but not showing cord

Fail 10 Aug 2015 101,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O\S\R Tyre cracked but not showing cord

Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,011 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 93,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 86,306 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 79,825 miles

nearside front mirror glass missing

nearside front seat belt webbing frayed

offside headlight pattern weak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 75,377 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside mirror glass missing

strong advise: Nearside rear inner sidewall of tyre starting to split

windscreen scratched

Fail 22 Aug 2011 75,308 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside mirror glass missing

strong advise: Nearside rear inner sidewall of tyre starting to split

windscreen scratched

Pass 21 Jul 2010 71,704 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n.s door mirror glass missing

Fail 20 Jul 2010 71,704 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n.s door mirror glass missing

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 67,062 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 61,656 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 54,484 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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NK53 GXU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NK53 GXU, 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 NK53 GXU registered?

NK53 GXU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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