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HV53 JXA

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,065 mi
Last recorded176,065 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 JXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 176,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes.both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 170,023 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 159,018 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 156,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seatbelt has very slight fluffing

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Jan 2020 149,752 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 149,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly worn,pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no rexserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise n/s/f tyre low on tread and starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 28 Dec 2018 144,043 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2017 136,967 miles

Oil leak underneath ()

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

exhaust back box corroded and it's damage from flexi pipe

Fail 11 Dec 2017 136,822 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both side beam light (side light bulb) (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wiper not in good condition

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured head light bulb (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak underneath ()

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

exhaust back box corroded and it's damage from flexi pipe

Pass 6 Jan 2017 130,710 miles

back box outter skin

Pass 21 Oct 2015 122,544 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 114,987 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 107,434 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2012 98,879 miles

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

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

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)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 88,522 miles

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes

o/s/r tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,173 miles

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars

small splits in wiper blade rubbers

stepped tyre wear starting on inner edges of rear tyres.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,920 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,248 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 56,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

windscreen damaged in in zone a right on legal limit

Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,377 miles

front brake pads near limit.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 37,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 JXA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JXA, 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 JXA registered?

HV53 JXA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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