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FX03 HXS

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,946 mi
Last recorded131,946 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 HXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 131,946 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front anf rear (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipe line corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 131,415 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 131,405 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 126,398 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust silencer corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 120,355 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 113,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 109,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in n/s/r uper and lower rose joint

slight play in o/s/r lower rose joint

Fail 19 Oct 2012 109,537 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in n/s/r uper and lower rose joint

slight play in o/s/r lower rose joint

Pass 21 Oct 2011 104,153 miles

all under panels in place

o/s/r hand brake cable stiff

slight play in lower rose joints

Fail 11 Oct 2011 103,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all under panels in place

o/s/r hand brake cable stiff

slight play in lower rose joints

Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,096 miles

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

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

all under panels in place

exhaust joints rusty

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2010 97,095 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all under panels in place

exhaust joints rusty

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 88,863 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all under panels in place

rear tyres 3mm

slight play in rear rose joints

Pass 21 Oct 2008 75,226 miles

all under panels inplace

Pass 1 Nov 2007 65,080 miles

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

all under panels in place

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2006 51,645 miles

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

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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FX03 HXS is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX03 HXS, 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 FX03 HXS registered?

FX03 HXS is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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