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HJ52 TXH

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,272 mi
Last recorded136,272 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 TXH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 136,272 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill slightly bent from jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge/ Very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil springs corroded

Rear Seat belts not checked/ Inaccessible

Rear Tyres out of shape

Fail 27 Aug 2021 136,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy/ No clear beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy/ No clear beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

EML on

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill slightly bent from jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge/ Very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil springs corroded

Rear Seat belts not checked/ Inaccessible

Rear Tyres out of shape

Pass 9 Sep 2020 130,902 miles

Front Headlamps slightly cloudy

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

Rear Brake discs pitted & corroded

Rear Seat belts not checked/ Inaccessible

Fail 7 Sep 2020 130,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamps slightly cloudy

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

Rear Brake discs pitted & corroded

Rear Seat belts not checked/ Inaccessible

Pass 10 Sep 2019 126,496 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion on upper part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion on upper section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion on upper part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 126,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion on upper part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion on upper section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion on upper part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 119,106 miles

EML on

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 119,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

EML on

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 112,599 miles

front tyre valves perished

Fail 14 Mar 2017 112,599 miles

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

front tyre valves perished

Pass 18 Mar 2016 104,103 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,434 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 86,959 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 86,959 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,500 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 71,582 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,374 miles

Front brake pads are worn

Fail 8 Feb 2011 63,374 miles

Front brake pads are worn

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,581 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 46,367 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,021 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,885 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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HJ52 TXH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HJ52 TXH, 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 HJ52 TXH registered?

HJ52 TXH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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