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HX03 DYN

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,431 mi
Last recorded158,431 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DYN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 158,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Reverse light not working

Fail 26 Mar 2021 158,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Reverse light not working

Pass 27 Mar 2020 155,926 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 155,926 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 152,541 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 152,539 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 148,651 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2018 148,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2017 142,762 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 142,759 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 140,924 miles

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

play in offside inner rack joint.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 140,919 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

play in offside inner rack joint.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 130,627 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 122,990 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 122,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 116,169 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 108,075 miles

rear exhaust section in poor condition.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 108,075 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section in poor condition.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 96,027 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 85,956 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 85,956 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 73,217 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,217 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 59,968 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,432 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,403 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HX03 DYN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DYN, 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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HX03 DYN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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