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FX03 HYG

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,610 mi
Last recorded182,610 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 HYG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 182,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens dull (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens dull (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 182,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens dull (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens dull (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 174,055 miles

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

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

engine management light on

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 174,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 165,301 miles

centre seat belt catch cover missing

engine light on

o/s headlight beam image only just up to standard

oil level overfilled

oil pressure light on

Fail 4 Jul 2016 165,301 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

oil level overfilled

oil pressure light on

engine light on

centre seat belt catch cover missing

Fail 26 Jun 2015 154,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear inner tail light not working

Pass 26 Jun 2015 154,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear inner tail light not working

Pass 9 Jun 2014 146,310 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 146,310 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 138,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 138,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 125,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake pads close to legal limit (under 2mm)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 125,543 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pads close to legal limit (under 2mm)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 113,962 miles

brake fluid level on minimum mark

centre rear seatbelt holster casing missing

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

front tyres worn on edges

headlamp aims on lower limit

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

windscreen damaged

wipers split

Pass 1 Oct 2009 99,420 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 99,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 84,592 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 69,168 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,882 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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FX03 HYG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYG, 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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FX03 HYG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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