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NX53 HNP

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,682 mi
Last recorded132,682 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 HNP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 132,682 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm, outer bush at hub has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 124,874 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 123,897 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 123,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flex (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 121,680 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAMES..

Fail 11 Dec 2019 121,680 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. OFFSIDE REAR WRONG SIZE (5.2.3 (b))

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAMES..

Pass 21 Dec 2018 119,742 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION

Fail 12 Dec 2018 119,723 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced DIP BEAM (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 115,293 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 19 Dec 2016 107,702 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 104,112 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 93,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 93,812 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 87,781 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 87,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2011 78,850 miles

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

airbag light illuminated

Fail 13 Oct 2011 78,850 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

airbag light illuminated

Pass 6 Oct 2010 73,818 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 73,818 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Airbag warning light and warning triangle illuminated on dash

Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,635 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light illuminated

Pass 23 Sep 2008 63,612 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,430 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,027 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 HNP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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