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HV53 JVZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,501 mi
Last recorded153,501 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 JVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 153,501 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 131,396 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 131,396 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 123,980 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 123,979 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 113,218 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 107,755 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Nov 2013 98,723 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 90,530 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both registration plates deteriating

wipers torn at ends

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,252 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing low and worn on outer edges

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 77,246 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front and rear registration plates deteriating

nearside front and both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,587 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,205 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 55,446 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,479 miles

as per 883072236377

Fail 28 Nov 2006 47,479 miles

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

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

NOTE! although rear tyres are worn smooth, centre grooves with wear bars still have 1.6mm!

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

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

screen cracked on edge of screen "zone a " †nearside front spotlight lens damaged!

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 JVZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JVZ, 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 JVZ registered?

HV53 JVZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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