MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion to underside
fuel tank strap corroded
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
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
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
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)
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
rear exhaust corroded
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
front number plate deteriorated and cracked
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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.
Is HX03 EAE safe to buy?
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