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HX03 DWV

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,576 mi
Last recorded160,576 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DWV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 160,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 160,576 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 149,489 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 143,251 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2017 131,181 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 122,427 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 116,535 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 110,761 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2013 105,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 105,554 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 91,714 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,213 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,379 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,055 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 71,051 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,249 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 50,616 miles

plastic sill covers fitted, sills not checked for corrosion.

slight knock from front when driving.

slight play in steering rack mounts.

wipers starting to split.

Fail 14 Apr 2007 50,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic sill covers fitted, sills not checked for corrosion.

slight knock from front when driving.

slight play in steering rack mounts.

wipers starting to split.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 38,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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HX03 DWV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HX03 DWV, 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 HX03 DWV registered?

HX03 DWV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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