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HV53 JVA

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,766 mi
Last recorded117,766 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 JVA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 117,766 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 109,441 miles

advise rear silencer corroded

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 May 2014 103,096 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 103,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2013 98,003 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 95,220 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 95,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 84,031 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,665 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,475 miles

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,512 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 45,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,818 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,061 miles

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

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

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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HV53 JVA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV53 JVA, 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 HV53 JVA registered?

HV53 JVA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is HV53 JVA safe to buy?

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