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HX03 DWY

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,114 mi
Last recorded95,114 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DWY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 95,114 miles

Limited parking brake lever movement

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective On limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective On limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 88,925 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 85,881 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 85,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,373 miles

Rear xxhaust silencer outer shield rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 81,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2017 79,858 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)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 78,436 miles

Offside Front perishing

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 73,923 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

split to n/s/f wiper blade

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,167 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 70,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,960 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 39,343 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,612 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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HX03 DWY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DWY, 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 DWY registered?

HX03 DWY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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