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NX53 HNH

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,350 mi
Last recorded192,350 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 HNH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 192,350 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2018 189,123 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 189,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 183,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 161,472 miles

Centre Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 150,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 145,268 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 115,996 miles

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

nearside mirror glass missing

offside mirror cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2013 115,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside mirror glass missing

offside mirror cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2012 104,459 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

accident damage to offside front wing

front brake discs slight wear/corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2012 104,459 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

accident damage to offside front wing

front brake discs slight wear/corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,835 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers not parking every time when turned off

Fail 21 Jul 2011 92,835 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

front wipers not parking every time when turned off

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,458 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to bodywork and front bumper

Fail 21 Jul 2010 80,458 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to bodywork and front bumper

Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,181 miles

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

front no plate crunched

handbrake return springs weak

Fail 31 Jul 2008 51,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,801 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,905 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 HNH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HNH, 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 HNH registered?

NX53 HNH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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