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NK53 ZRR

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,969 mi
Last recorded136,969 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 136,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2020 134,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 132,049 miles

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

advise both front abs rings deteriorated

underbody covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2019 132,046 miles

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

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

advise both front abs rings deteriorated

underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 129,203 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 125,903 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 125,893 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 122,731 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 117,693 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 105,613 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 96,256 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 85,537 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 76,959 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,959 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 68,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,624 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,543 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 47,543 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,933 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 ZRR is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZRR, 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 ZRR registered?

NK53 ZRR is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is NK53 ZRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK53 ZRR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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