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NK53 ZPH

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,793 mi
Last recorded153,793 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 ZPH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 153,793 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 153,793 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 149,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 142,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 136,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 136,437 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement return spring missing (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 130,412 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 130,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 129,293 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 129,293 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 125,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17(3.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17(3.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 125,307 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17(3.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17(3.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 121,568 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 118,352 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

outerskin on back box peeling

Pass 5 Sep 2012 113,419 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 113,419 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 108,723 miles

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

outer skin on exhaust back box peeling and corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 105,598 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 101,454 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f locking wheel nut damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2008 94,461 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 89,783 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 74,749 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 ZPH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZPH, 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 ZPH registered?

NK53 ZPH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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