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NX03 CYV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,651 mi
Last recorded146,651 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 CYV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 146,651 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 145,765 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 141,842 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 129,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 116,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 106,102 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 90,093 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,328 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,696 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 51,922 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,851 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 50,851 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,661 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 31,953 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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NX03 CYV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 NX03 CYV, 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 NX03 CYV registered?

NX03 CYV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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