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NX03 KNU

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,951 mi
Last recorded92,951 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 KNU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 92,951 miles

fuel filter heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 92,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel filter heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,576 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

plastic covers sills fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2014 83,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine light on

plastic covers sills fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,001 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 74,897 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2012 67,859 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 67,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 62,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,867 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,931 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,763 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 56,763 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

reverse lights inop. nearside fog lamp inop.

Pass 1 May 2009 51,487 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 51,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,407 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 31,868 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 23,513 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 KNU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU registered?

NX03 KNU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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