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NK53 GZG

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,346 mi
Last recorded90,346 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 GZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,346 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2017 84,850 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 84,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 82,277 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,145 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,179 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,374 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 73,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,309 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 70,309 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,964 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 66,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,985 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,391 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,254 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,327 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 GZG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GZG, 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 GZG registered?

NK53 GZG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NK53 GZG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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