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NK53 GZN

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,871 mi
Last recorded143,871 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 GZN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 143,871 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 143,871 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 132,484 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 132,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 124,149 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

steering lock not working

Fail 19 Oct 2012 124,149 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

steering lock not working

Pass 19 Oct 2011 114,352 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 106,472 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside headlamp light output slightly reduced.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 84,089 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,912 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear parking brake return spring missing.

Fail 22 Oct 2008 62,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear parking brake return spring missing.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,167 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,500 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 GZN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GZN, 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 GZN registered?

NK53 GZN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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