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NX53 CUW

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,067 mi
Last recorded155,067 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 CUW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2020 155,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front height sensor link rod adrift (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 153,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlamp flickers slightly on dip beam

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil on minimum level

fuel tank straps corroding

slight damage to windscreen

underside of vehicle corroding within prescribed areas - but not considered excessive

Fail 27 Feb 2019 153,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent to shock absorber mounting at inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (1.6 (e))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlamp flickers slightly on dip beam

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil on minimum level

fuel tank straps corroding

slight damage to windscreen

underside of vehicle corroding within prescribed areas - but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Mar 2018 152,377 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Fail 21 Feb 2018 152,376 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 13 Mar 2017 147,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - just acceptable (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - just acceptable (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system from catalyst back deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2017 147,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - just acceptable (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - just acceptable (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system from catalyst back deteriorating

Pass 29 Feb 2016 146,538 miles

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

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

both front and o/s/r suspension coil springs corroding

eml on

exhaust centre and rear sections deteriorating

n/s indicator side repeater lens missing

outer surfaces of both rear brake discs corroding

Fail 29 Feb 2016 146,538 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

both front and o/s/r suspension coil springs corroding

eml on

exhaust centre and rear sections deteriorating

n/s indicator side repeater lens missing

outer surfaces of both rear brake discs corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2015 140,675 miles

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

Observations only - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

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

n/s side repeater lens missing

Fail 24 Feb 2015 140,675 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Observations only - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

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

n/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 27 Feb 2014 135,076 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 135,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 129,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

headlamp wash inoperative

Fail 19 Mar 2013 129,315 miles

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

headlamp wash inoperative

Pass 1 May 2012 120,945 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 102,166 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 102,166 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 87,901 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 73,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 65,985 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 62,671 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,325 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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NX53 CUW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 NX53 CUW, 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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NX53 CUW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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