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HV52 XWN

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,771 mi
Last recorded124,771 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 XWN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 124,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 124,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 124,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine mounts weak

stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2023 123,782 miles

ENGINE MOUNTS WEAK

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

STONE CHIPS TO FRONT WINDSCREEN

Pass 20 Jun 2022 122,696 miles

Cracks To All 4 Tyres

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 120,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Note. Cracks to all four tyres centre of treads

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 120,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Centre Stop Lamp (white) (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Note. Cracks to all four tyres centre of treads

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 119,613 miles

Both Front Inner wishbone Bushes Slight Movement

Front Front Registration Plate Cracked

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 117,837 miles

Both rear brake flex ferrules corroded

Cracks to front registration plate

Slight movement to both front inner wishbone bushes

Pass 14 May 2018 115,426 miles

Both Head Lights Opaque

Front Wiper Blades Slightly Smearing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Brake Ferrule Has Slight Corrosion

Fail 14 May 2018 115,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Both Head Lights Opaque

Front Wiper Blades Slightly Smearing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Brake Ferrule Has Slight Corrosion

Pass 16 May 2017 112,741 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Nearside Rear Coil spring rusty

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter signs of grease loss

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 May 2016 110,352 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 108,305 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wipers are smearing slightly

Fail 4 Jun 2015 108,302 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 21 May 2014 105,890 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 102,604 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 98,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 98,147 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 90,741 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 85,528 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 85,528 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 80,819 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 78,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 72,937 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 68,441 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 68,441 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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HV52 XWN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HV52 XWN, 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 HV52 XWN registered?

HV52 XWN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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