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HX03 EAE

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,945 mi
Last recorded178,945 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 178,945 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside fuel tank strap corroded and breaking up tank still secure

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

Pass 6 May 2021 176,917 miles

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

corrosion to underside

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 175,323 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside fuel tank strap corroded and breaking up tank still secure

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 13 Feb 2020 175,323 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside fuel tank strap corroded and breaking up tank still secure

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Feb 2019 161,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub bush ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2018 147,868 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 129,363 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 112,037 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 95,482 miles

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

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

back box deteriorating

both rear tyres outer side walls cracking and scuffed

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

front discs lipped

front number plate cracked

front pads half worn

fuel tank straps corroding

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer side wall

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,181 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2014 81,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,136 miles

front number plate deteriorated and cracked

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,928 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,834 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,457 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 EAE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EAE, 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 EAE registered?

HX03 EAE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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