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NX03 KOB

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,788 mi
Last recorded176,788 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 KOB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 176,788 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 176,762 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 174,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 171,711 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 171,711 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 166,735 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 162,721 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 162,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 158,968 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 158,968 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 153,576 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 147,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 139,299 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Mar 2012 118,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

slight seepage from o/s outer c v boot little end but secure

Fail 17 Mar 2012 118,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight seepage from o/s outer c v boot little end but secure

Pass 12 Mar 2011 109,542 miles

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

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)

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2010 98,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 86,358 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 75,213 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 63,117 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 63,117 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 51,206 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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NX03 KOB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 KOB, 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 KOB registered?

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

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