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NG53 GKX

2003 Saab 9-5 Aero

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,361 mi
Last recorded125,361 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero99,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 GKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 125,361 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 125,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 115,637 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 98,037 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 98,037 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil Pressure switch not working.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero?

Based on 703 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
8,559
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
position lamp(s) not working 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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NG53 GKX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 99,347 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG53 GKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NG53 GKX registered?

NG53 GKX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is NG53 GKX safe to buy?

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