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HX03 DZT

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,283 mi
Last recorded159,283 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DZT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 159,283 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, upper & lower rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

headlamp beam images vague

indicator switch temperamental

Fail 29 Sep 2016 159,263 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, upper & lower rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

headlamp beam images vague

indicator switch temperamental

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 154,431 miles

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

both front indicators slighty white

both headlamp len's in poor condition

damage to offside rear lamp

offside front fog light missing

offside front lower trim slighty insecure

pin hole in nearside front inner cv boot

rear number plate deterated

Fail 13 Apr 2015 154,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front indicators slighty white

both headlamp len's in poor condition

damage to offside rear lamp

offside front fog light missing

offside front lower trim slighty insecure

pin hole in nearside front inner cv boot

rear number plate deterated

Pass 5 Feb 2014 143,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 131,844 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 117,429 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 103,116 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 89,982 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 78,845 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 71,329 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 70,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,940 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,206 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
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HX03 DZT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DZT, 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 DZT registered?

HX03 DZT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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