CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX53 NVN

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,733 mi
Last recorded143,733 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 NVN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 143,733 miles

Front multiple suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 143,733 miles

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

Front multiple suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 142,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner wheel arches are corroded (front of arch) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2024 142,181 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Osr brake is binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner wheel arches are corroded (front of arch) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 138,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front subframe rear bushes are worn

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nsr inner arch at the front is corroded ( plastic wheel arch fitted) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 134,419 miles

corrosion to underneath

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 134,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to underneath

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 128,739 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Rear exhaust box rusty/corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 124,853 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 124,845 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at clip mounts in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 120,435 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front noplate starting to seperate (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 115,815 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in multiple places. Front to Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Spotlamp smashed

Fail 16 Jan 2019 115,815 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in multiple places. Front to Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Spotlamp smashed

Pass 17 Jan 2018 110,795 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Corrosion to Offside rear chassis area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 102,653 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 102,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,681 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 87,096 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,555 miles

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

rear exhaust deterioating

Fail 27 Jan 2014 80,555 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust deterioating

Pass 11 Feb 2013 79,050 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,917 miles

Slight seepage of grease from inner end of nearside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,584 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,604 miles

O/S/R TYRE VERY BADLY WORN UNEVEN (INSIDE EDGE)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,790 miles

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

nsr tyre splits inner sidewall area

Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,110 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 44,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,509 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX53 NVN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 RX53 NVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX53 NVN?

You can check the full history of RX53 NVN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX53 NVN registered?

RX53 NVN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is RX53 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 NVN shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX53 NVN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX53 NVN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.