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GM03 HVX

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,175 mi
Last recorded154,175 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 HVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 154,175 miles

Front tyres are bald outer edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Minor damage to windscreen

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Rear tyres are perishing slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2017 153,683 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres are bald outer edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Minor damage to windscreen

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Rear tyres are perishing slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2016 138,256 miles

Front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Minor damage to windscreen

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box is corroded

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 138,254 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre exhaust rubbers are deteriorated/missing but exhaust is still secure

Front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Minor damage to windscreen

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box is corroded

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 133,365 miles

Centre exhaust mounting rubbers are deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Borderline pass (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded and deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2014 129,610 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 126,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 116,256 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 100,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 88,407 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,002 miles

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

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

near side rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough (borderline) when rotated but has no play

Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,906 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT

TWO EXHAUST MOUNTS MISSING AT CENTRE EXHAUST BOX

Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,239 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 7,991 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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GM03 HVX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GM03 HVX, 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 GM03 HVX registered?

GM03 HVX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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