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HX53 WHU

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,053 mi
Last recorded99,053 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 WHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 99,053 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,098 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,398 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,418 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 54,309 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 54,309 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 48,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,147 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,037 miles

LONG TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,940 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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HX53 WHU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX53 WHU registered?

HX53 WHU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is HX53 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX53 WHU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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