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NX53 LBE

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,827 mi
Last recorded141,827 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 LBE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 141,827 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 141,021 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 141,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front subframe rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front subframe rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 135,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

front sub frame bushes worn

Pass 10 May 2018 133,235 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 127,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower noise on void bush but no play.

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

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

petrol tank straps correde

Pass 23 May 2016 125,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 123,769 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 123,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 123,760 miles

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

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

cuts in n/s rear tyre sidewalls

engine oil low

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 12 Nov 2013 120,098 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank straps corroded

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 120,098 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank straps corroded

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 116,346 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 107,851 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear drake disc corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 97,937 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 97,937 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 88,502 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 88,502 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,362 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,687 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,343 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 LBE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LBE, 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 LBE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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