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HX53 FWT

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,153 mi
Last recorded180,153 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FWT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 180,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 176,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 176,346 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 176,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 176,245 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged link arm broken (7.12 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 176,054 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 176,027 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 176,024 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 175,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 172,428 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 162,835 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 149,721 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 137,818 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 124,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 118,141 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 105,390 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes staring to perish/deteriorate

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlight lenses discoloured

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 92,658 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,344 miles

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

handbrake travel long

puncture in o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2009 64,345 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 64,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,706 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 32,380 miles

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

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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HX53 FWT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HX53 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

HX53 FWT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is HX53 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX53 FWT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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