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A7 HWX

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

109,001 mi
Last recorded109,001 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 HWX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 109,001 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 105,641 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 102,197 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear exhaust rear box outer skin coming away not affecting exhaust efficiency

Pass 23 Sep 2022 101,661 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,561 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 99,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 97,893 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 96,523 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin poor condition

Pass 16 May 2017 95,832 miles

Rear exhaust back box poor condition, outer skin coming away

Pass 9 Jun 2016 94,318 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 91,855 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 89,353 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,826 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,584 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,738 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 65,738 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,761 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 55,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,688 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer tread.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,162 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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A7 HWX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A7 HWX, 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 A7 HWX registered?

A7 HWX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is A7 HWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 HWX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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