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HX03 DYD

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,978 mi
Last recorded123,978 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DYD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 123,978 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 123,978 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

back box rusting

Pass 5 May 2012 115,363 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 111,316 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 101,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre cut in outer wall but not exposing cords

Pass 29 Apr 2009 94,510 miles

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

chips windscreen

nearside wiperblade starting to split

Fail 28 Apr 2009 94,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

chips windscreen

nearside wiperblade starting to split

offside front tyre on limit 1.6mm

Pass 19 Apr 2008 86,942 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 78,709 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

f/wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2006 55,018 miles

nearside handbrake cable support bracket loose

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 DYD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX03 DYD registered?

HX03 DYD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is HX03 DYD safe to buy?

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