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NK53 GYP

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,617 mi
Last recorded83,617 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 GYP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 83,617 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 80,323 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 80,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 69,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,757 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,921 miles

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

handbrake return springs missing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,061 miles

corrsion to exhaust.

side wall damage n/s/f tyre.

slight tread run out rear tyres.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 62,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

corrsion to exhaust.

side wall damage n/s/f tyre.

slight tread run out rear tyres.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,182 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,889 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,229 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,482 miles

rear tyres low tread

Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,466 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 GYP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NK53 GYP, 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 GYP registered?

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

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The MOT history for NK53 GYP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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