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NX53 HNG

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,936 mi
Last recorded88,936 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 88,936 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 86,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,942 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 80,982 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 80,937 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 78,296 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,264 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorating. (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,821 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,192 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,447 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,657 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,591 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 64,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 52,592 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 52,592 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,186 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 38,186 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,354 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,168 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)

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 HNG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NX53 HNG registered?

NX53 HNG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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