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NX03 CZW

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,674 mi
Last recorded112,674 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 CZW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 112,674 miles

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

Nearside Outer Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 112,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Outer Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 100,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2011 88,095 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2011 88,095 miles

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

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

Oil leak

osr tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 24 Feb 2010 75,769 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2009 65,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear registration plates have slight deterioration advise replacments

Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,132 miles

front and rear registration plates have slight deterioration advise replacments

Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,549 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,686 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,936 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 CZW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 NX03 CZW, 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 CZW registered?

NX03 CZW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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