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NX53 LAE

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

201,700 mi
Last recorded201,700 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 LAE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 201,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run flat tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run flat tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch /wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/ chalk marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear fuel tank strap supports corroded and repaired

Pass 11 May 2019 196,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Run flat tyre fitted

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalk marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside fuel tank support bracket corroded

Offside fuel tank support strap modified

Fail 11 May 2019 196,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Run flat tyre fitted

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalk marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside fuel tank support bracket corroded

Offside fuel tank support strap modified

Pass 19 May 2018 190,088 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 15 May 2017 182,552 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake lines corroded

fuel lines corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 182,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake lines corroded

fuel lines corroded

nsr tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 14 May 2016 176,693 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges

fuel lines corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 171,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 171,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 161,607 miles

both front headlamp image slightly fading

n/s rear lower suspension rose bush has slight movement

Pass 30 Apr 2013 152,855 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 143,504 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 15 May 2012 143,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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 31 May 2011 131,131 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 131,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 124,455 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 115,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre cuts in outer wall

Fail 24 Jun 2009 115,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre cuts in outer wall

Pass 27 Oct 2008 108,270 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 88,153 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 30 Oct 2006 71,762 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 71,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LAE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LAE, 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 LAE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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