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HV53 JWY

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,081 mi
Last recorded152,081 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 JWY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 152,081 miles

Front brakes slight uneveness on brake application

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and o/s/r upper outer hub bush slight wear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing/worn inner edge slightly uneven tread wear

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and one of three metal mounting brackets missing

Fail 14 Dec 2016 152,081 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Front brakes slight uneveness on brake application

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and o/s/r upper outer hub bush slight wear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing/worn inner edge slightly uneven tread wear

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and one of three metal mounting brackets missing

Pass 15 Dec 2015 141,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front subframe bushes worn

slight damage and corrosion on power steering pipes

surface corrosion on subframes and suspension components

under trays, engine covers and sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2015 141,961 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front subframe bushes worn

headlamps in poor condition

slight damage and corrosion on power steering pipes

surface corrosion on subframes and suspension components

under trays, engine covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 128,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe mounts worn

fuel tank straps coroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 116,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe rear bushes worn

plastic sill covers fitted

rear silencer coroded

slight corosion on power steering pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2012 102,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2012 102,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 95,816 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,188 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 74,937 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 63,211 miles

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 13 Dec 2007 51,401 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 40,540 miles

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 JWY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel 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 JWY, 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 JWY registered?

HV53 JWY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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