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HX53 WJD

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,092 mi
Last recorded87,092 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 WJD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 87,092 miles

rear wheel bearing(s) have slight play in

Fail 18 Dec 2015 87,092 miles

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

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

rear tyre(s) wearing unevenly

rear wheel bearing(s) have slight play in

Pass 10 Dec 2014 82,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 75,172 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,886 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 66,886 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,575 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,106 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 48,106 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,968 miles

Plastic covers fitted to both sills

Small cut to N/S/R tyre inner sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,359 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,038 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 21,259 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 21,259 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WJD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJD, 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 WJD registered?

HX53 WJD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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