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HV53 JWM

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,200 mi
Last recorded118,200 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 JWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 118,200 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 118,191 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 103,316 miles

offside front tyre rubbing inner edge off

Pass 29 Sep 2016 93,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 93,251 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,841 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

haze on headlights

Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front sunvisor mounting clip broken but still can be stored in upright position

reverse lights do not work

Fail 17 Nov 2014 75,670 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front sunvisor mounting clip broken but still can be stored in upright position

reverse lights do not work

Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,344 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 72,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 50,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,636 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE COMDTION POOR

Fail 11 Nov 2009 25,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sills covered.

undertray fitted.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,275 miles

outer sills covered.

undertray fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,202 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,196 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,236 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)

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 JWM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JWM, 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 JWM registered?

HV53 JWM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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