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FB53 HMK

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

131,993 mi
Last recorded131,993 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 HMK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 131,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged exciter ring split (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 123,664 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 116,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 112,151 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 112,150 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,306 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 103,795 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 100,850 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,172 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 83,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,402 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,140 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,219 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,573 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,914 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 50,227 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,336 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,411 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,663 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,855 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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FB53 HMK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FB53 HMK, 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 FB53 HMK registered?

FB53 HMK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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