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NK53 NVP

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,144 mi
Last recorded185,144 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 NVP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 185,144 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 184,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated catching inside wheel (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear handbrake lever return spring snapped

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

Offside Rear handbrake return spring missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sticker encroaching into swept area zone b but not obstructing driver vies

Pass 27 Jan 2016 175,516 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall not exposing cords

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 175,548 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML light on

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall not exposing cords

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 174,801 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

constant velocity joint noisy on rotation when in lock

engine management light on

exhaust body heat shields insecure

nearside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 19 Jan 2015 170,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 162,250 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 161,748 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 153,231 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 13 Dec 2011 137,051 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 121,080 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 107,348 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 87,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front wiper blade has slight split on ends

Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,651 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 53,364 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 NVP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NVP, 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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NK53 NVP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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