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NX53 CVA

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,793 mi
Last recorded193,793 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 CVA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 193,793 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 193,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 173,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 156,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 140,457 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 127,403 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 127,359 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 109,399 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 109,399 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 107,430 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front ride hight sensor faulty

Pass 23 Aug 2007 101,831 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 88,026 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 CVA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX53 CVA, 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 NX53 CVA registered?

NX53 CVA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is NX53 CVA safe to buy?

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