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NK53 YDV

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,140 mi
Last recorded155,140 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 YDV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 155,140 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 155,130 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2015 141,833 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre slight tear in outer wall

Pass 10 Jun 2014 132,117 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 132,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 127,084 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 127,079 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 123,482 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 123,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 114,793 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 104,797 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 93,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2008 85,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 81,031 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 65,638 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 YDV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige 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 YDV, 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 YDV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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