MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag light on
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
o/s front wiper blade has slight split on ends
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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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