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EU53 HWD

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,611 mi
Last recorded96,611 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 HWD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,611 miles

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

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

exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2012 90,108 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 90,108 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 80,698 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 72,559 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,183 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 52,318 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,998 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,284 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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EU53 HWD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EU53 HWD, 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

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What year was EU53 HWD registered?

EU53 HWD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is EU53 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 HWD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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