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5 HLY

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

93,278 mi
Last recorded93,278 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 HLY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 93,278 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front spring link arm bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion on O/S/F Bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion around O/S/R Coil spring upper mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 92,714 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion on O/S/F bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion around O/S/R Upper spring seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 91,429 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion on O/S bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion around O/S/R upper coil spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing and cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 91,429 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Bang heard when parking brake applied - now excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left Both front headlight aims too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion on O/S bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion around O/S/R upper coil spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing and cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 89,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 84,033 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 78,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 74,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box outer covering rusting away and peeling off

Pass 30 May 2019 69,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 66,143 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 62,926 miles

offside rear tyre valve slightly perished

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis - top spring mount

Pass 31 May 2016 57,896 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,359 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 55,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,429 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre valve stem slightly cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2014 53,429 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre valve stem slightly cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,061 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 51,061 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,106 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing but not blowing

Pass 31 May 2011 48,047 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,009 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,126 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,327 miles

both front suspension coil spring cups rusty.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,675 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,847 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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5 HLY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 HLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5 HLY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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