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HV53 JVR

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,018 mi
Last recorded164,018 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 JVR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 164,018 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2022 164,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 157,153 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 157,152 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 146,025 miles

Front coil springs corroded and rear coil springs heavily corroded

Front gear box mounting movement in bushes

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and tyre worn to limit

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush heavily split/perishing

Offside Front and front inner brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake pads wearing thin inner and outer

Rear brake pipes corroded no leaks at time of test

Rear suspention trailing arms upper and lower outer bushes slight movement in them

Fail 4 Sep 2019 146,025 miles

Front coil springs corroded and rear coil springs heavily corroded

Front gear box mounting movement in bushes

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and tyre worn to limit

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush heavily split/perishing

Offside Front and front inner brake pads wearing thin

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear brake pads wearing thin inner and outer

Rear brake pipes corroded no leaks at time of test

Rear suspention trailing arms upper and lower outer bushes slight movement in them

Pass 24 Sep 2018 135,923 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to the limit and wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush heavily perished

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge and tyre getting low on tread

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

eml light on

Pass 7 Apr 2017 121,748 miles

Rear Silencer Corroded/Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 121,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Silencer Corroded/Deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2016 111,959 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 106,707 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 100,309 miles

engine light on

front subframe rear bushes soft

Fail 31 Mar 2014 99,892 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

front subframe rear bushes soft

Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,666 miles

both rear lower rose bushes have slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2012 83,707 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ECU light on

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,762 miles

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

child seat fited to o/s rear seat

rear number plate in poor condishon

Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,046 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,544 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 43,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre low

Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,263 miles

Front 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HV53 JVR is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HV53 JVR, 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 JVR registered?

HV53 JVR is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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