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HV53 JXB

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,495 mi
Last recorded137,495 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 JXB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 137,495 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 129,672 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 118,617 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 107,448 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 93,240 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps lightly corroded

offside rear wheel rim corroded inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2009 78,661 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 78,661 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,525 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 62,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,924 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,987 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
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HV53 JXB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 JXB, 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 JXB registered?

HV53 JXB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is HV53 JXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 JXB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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