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HV53 JWA

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,079 mi
Last recorded156,079 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 JWA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 156,079 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 157,628 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 157,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 147,046 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 132,540 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 118,659 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 102,956 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 91,219 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,822 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 53,389 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,848 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 2 mm

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 JWA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JWA, 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 JWA registered?

HV53 JWA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is HV53 JWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 JWA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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