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HX03 DYB

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,082 mi
Last recorded124,082 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 124,082 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s light intensity reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 110,387 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly o/s & n/s (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 110,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (1.8)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly o/s & n/s (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 97,687 miles

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

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

all four tyres have age related cracks on tread

Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,644 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 92,432 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 92,432 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 86,882 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 Mar 2013 81,203 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)

engine management light staying on.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,253 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 75,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 66,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,138 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,182 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,518 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,662 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 DYB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DYB, 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 DYB registered?

HX03 DYB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HX03 DYB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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