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HX03 MWP

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,734 mi
Last recorded140,734 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 MWP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 140,734 miles

Nearside Rear tread perished

Nearside front and rear tyres worn on outer edge

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2015 139,303 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2014 134,907 miles

Both rear wheel station bushes have some play

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 134,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear wheel station bushes have some play

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 124,073 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 124,008 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 113,670 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 97,216 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 85,951 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 79,803 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2008 70,332 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 61,631 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 MWP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MWP, 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 MWP registered?

HX03 MWP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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