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HX03 DYV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,107 mi
Last recorded164,107 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 164,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 159,874 miles

Advise nearside rear light lens damaged.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 154,585 miles

Advise nearside rear light lens damaged.

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

Fail 17 May 2019 154,577 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise both font headlight lenses faded.

Advise nearside rear light lens damaged.

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 144,853 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 18 May 2017 138,495 miles

OIL LEAKS

Fail 18 May 2017 138,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

OIL LEAKS

Pass 10 May 2016 130,770 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT PERISHED

OIL LEAKS

Pass 21 May 2015 122,366 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 113,334 miles

Oil leak

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly.

advise exhaust system corroded and rear box outer skin peeling away.

advise front and rear brake discs corroded.

advise offside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 30 May 2014 113,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly.

advise exhaust system corroded and rear box outer skin peeling away.

advise front and rear brake discs corroded.

advise offside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 13 May 2013 104,618 miles

advise all brake discs all corroding

advise all coil springs corroding

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly

advise exhaust system corroding

Fail 13 May 2013 104,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise all brake discs all corroding

advise all coil springs corroding

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly

advise exhaust system corroding

advise off side front outer cv boot weeping

Pass 17 May 2012 97,369 miles

advise both headlamp lenses deteriorating

advise exhaust system corroding

advise front subframe rear bushes worn-perishing

advise movement in rear suspension bushes both sides

advise off side front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 19 May 2011 88,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise offside front outter cv gaitor weeping grease.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 7 May 2010 79,197 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 63,222 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 50,470 miles

both registration plates in poor condition,rear brake discs in poor condition and pads worn low,

Pass 3 May 2007 39,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2006 30,329 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HX03 DYV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DYV, 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 DYV registered?

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

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