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HX03 DZN

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

195,951 mi
Last recorded195,951 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DZN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 195,951 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 195,931 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2017 183,376 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 183,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 167,795 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both poor (1.7.5a)

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

n/s dip bulb flicker

Fail 15 Jun 2016 167,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s dip bulb flicker

Fail 12 Jun 2015 145,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 145,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 123,761 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 115,399 miles

rear silecer deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 109,862 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2011 103,265 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded under securing clip

oil leak around engine area

rear silencer outer casing corroded

slight play at rear suspension(nearside/offside)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 103,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded under securing clip

oil leak around engine area

rear silencer outer casing corroded

slight play at rear suspension(nearside/offside)

Fail 4 May 2011 102,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyres damage to side walls

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

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs worn

Pass 12 May 2010 92,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

hand brake high

Pass 14 May 2009 80,491 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 68,124 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Fail 15 May 2008 68,124 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 54,377 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 40,355 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 DZN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DZN, 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 DZN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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