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MV53 HXH

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,609 mi
Last recorded98,609 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 HXH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,609 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,368 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,578 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 82,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,997 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 79,997 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,655 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 76,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 73,150 miles

near side rear shock absorber damp

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 73,150 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded and worn

long footbrake travel

near side rear shock absorber damp

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads wearing low

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,286 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,891 miles

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

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

rear tyres staring to wear uneven

Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,854 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,505 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 44,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MV53 HXH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MV53 HXH, 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 MV53 HXH registered?

MV53 HXH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is MV53 HXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV53 HXH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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