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HJ03 AZN

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

144,767 mi
Last recorded144,767 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 AZN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 144,767 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 144,767 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 139,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes, rear sections to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***Both*** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 139,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes, rear sections to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***Both*** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 133,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material JUST BEFORE REAR FLEXI BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 126,115 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 126,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 122,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 119,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 112,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 100,940 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 91,592 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 86,015 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 86,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 80,842 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 76,679 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 76,679 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,841 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 72,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,871 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 69,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 64,234 miles

Oil leak

hand brake near end of travel

surface cracks on rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2011 64,234 miles

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

Oil leak

hand brake near end of travel

surface cracks on rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2010 60,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 22 Feb 2010 60,590 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 50,165 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 42,041 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 42,041 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

long handbrake travel

splits in wiper blade rubbers

Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,652 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2007 32,652 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,303 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HJ03 AZN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 HJ03 AZN, 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 HJ03 AZN registered?

HJ03 AZN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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