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WV52 NXS

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,914 mi
Last recorded89,914 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 NXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 89,914 miles

Front sub frame bushes rear slight perished

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both head light slight perished

exhaust box end corroded

slight gear box oil leaking

Fail 16 Apr 2019 89,914 miles

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

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

Front sub frame bushes rear slight perished

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both head light slight perished

exhaust box end corroded

slight gear box oil leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,449 miles

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)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front sub-frame both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both center to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake fluid level low

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,206 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both center to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2016 75,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both center to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2015 70,863 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,642 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,345 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 60,343 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,901 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,144 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 15 Jan 2010 47,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,735 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe ferrule corroded

Offside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Offside rear brake pipe ferrule corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,281 miles

n/sr tyre getting low inner edge.

rear trailing arm bushes split.

wiper blades split on ends.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,723 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing more on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,809 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 22,552 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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WV52 NXS is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WV52 NXS, 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 WV52 NXS registered?

WV52 NXS is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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The MOT history for WV52 NXS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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