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NK53 GYE

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,778 mi
Last recorded153,778 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 GYE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 153,778 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 144,747 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 144,747 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 135,170 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 122,865 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight black/blue/white smoking visuel emission omitted from exhaust

Pass 15 Sep 2010 107,571 miles

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted

o/s/f droplink has very slight 'free' movement

slight top to bottom movement o/s/r wheel

Pass 9 Sep 2009 90,248 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,131 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,756 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,077 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 42,077 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 GYE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NK53 GYE, 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 GYE registered?

NK53 GYE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is NK53 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK53 GYE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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