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NX03 KOA

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,962 mi
Last recorded192,962 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 KOA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 192,962 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 186,816 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 179,509 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 179,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 175,196 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 166,148 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 158,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Jan 2014 153,081 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 149,367 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 149,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 141,722 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2012 141,722 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 126,364 miles

Corrosion on rear silencer

Oil leak on engine

handbrake travel slightly long

Fail 4 Feb 2011 126,353 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on rear silencer

Oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Mar 2010 118,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 109,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 98,552 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 83,861 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 70,544 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

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 KOA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 NX03 KOA, 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 KOA registered?

NX03 KOA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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