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HX53 FWY

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,477 mi
Last recorded178,477 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FWY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 178,477 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 173,975 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 170,430 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 167,176 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2022 164,094 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 164,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 160,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 160,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 158,711 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres 3mm

unable to inspect outer sills and rear inner arches trims fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2020 158,711 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres 3mm

unable to inspect outer sills and rear inner arches trims fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 153,504 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 147,284 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules s and rears slight corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 147,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS sensor ring broken,cracked (3.4.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules s and rears slight corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 140,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 140,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 134,122 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly feathered on inner edge

both front suspension coil springs are corroded at lower

front headlight lenses are slightly deteriorated and headlamp deflectors fitted

front subframe both rear bushes have wear and slight movement

rear exhaust silencer is badly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 127,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear silencer corroded

surface corosion on brake hose ferrules and power steering pipe

Pass 13 May 2014 122,202 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 122,200 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 119,571 miles

Oil leak

engine man light on

Pass 17 Aug 2012 112,034 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 104,547 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,440 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 89,415 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 81,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,727 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 74,784 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 59,243 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

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 FWY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

HX53 FWY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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