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NX53 CVL

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,865 mi
Last recorded180,865 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 CVL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2017 180,865 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel tank insecure both straps broke (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 18 Jun 2016 170,917 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

metal water pipe behind turbo leaking water

Pass 9 Jun 2015 165,356 miles

NSR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

Pass 4 Oct 2014 160,248 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 149,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 142,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 142,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 136,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 125,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 112,271 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 100,914 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 89,814 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 87,292 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 70,193 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 70,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 CVL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CVL, 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 CVL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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