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HX03 MWG

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,515 mi
Last recorded166,515 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 MWG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 166,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 166,411 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 156,657 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 156,657 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 152,157 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 133,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 133,611 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 123,692 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 116,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r top hup bush worn

sill kit fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 105,982 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 94,247 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

sill kit fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2008 79,157 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 63,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,573 miles

Front tyre tread wearing on inner edges

Fuel line securing clip broken

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 MWG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 MWG, 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 MWG registered?

HX03 MWG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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