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HX53 DGY

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 220cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,770 mi
Last recorded196,770 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 DGY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine220cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 196,770 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper-blade deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2017 182,069 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2016 175,711 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 169,409 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 165,310 miles

E-C-U light on

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front number plate damaged

fuel level low light on

headlamps in poor condition

plastic under tray insecure

slight movement in rear o/s D-bush

Fail 2 Apr 2014 165,310 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

E-C-U light on

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front number plate damaged

fuel level low light on

headlamps in poor condition

plastic under tray insecure

slight movement in rear o/s D-bush

Pass 15 Feb 2013 151,012 miles

OSR CALIPER POOR EFFICIENCY

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres very worn on inner edges

intermediate exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 138,467 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate edge cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2011 121,917 miles

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

pressure low in N/S/F tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2011 121,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

pressure low in N/S/F tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2010 105,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 105,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 86,901 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 86,901 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 71,470 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2008 71,470 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,101 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HX53 DGY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 220cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HX53 DGY, 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 HX53 DGY registered?

HX53 DGY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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