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NX53 KZL

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

244,291 mi
Last recorded244,291 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 244,291 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 229,187 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 212,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 212,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 197,043 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 197,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2022 181,948 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 181,947 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 161,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 154,622 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 154,622 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 153,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 153,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 149,843 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 149,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 148,669 miles

Front Both tyre has slightly worn on the outer and inner edge

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 148,669 miles

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

Front Both tyre has slightly worn on the outer and inner edge

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 146,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Front n/s and o/s tyre has worn on the outer and inner edge

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2015 146,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Front n/s and o/s tyre has worn on the outer and inner edge

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 146,170 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front both tyre has slightly worn on the outer and inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 146,170 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front both tyre has slightly worn on the outer and inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 145,844 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front o/s and n/s tyre has worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 145,844 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front o/s and n/s tyre has worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 145,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 145,049 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 145,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 141,928 miles

rear exhaust box mounting bracket detached but exhaust adequately supported

Fail 8 Oct 2009 140,329 miles

Front No. plate starting to delaminate.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 140,329 miles

Front No. plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 120,291 miles

advise o/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2007 93,085 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 93,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 69,625 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 KZL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 KZL, 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 KZL registered?

NX53 KZL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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