MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
exhaust system deteriorated
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
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
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
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front number plate edge cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
pressure low in N/S/F tyre
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
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)
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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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HX53 DGY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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