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MW03 HHG

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,141 mi
Last recorded192,141 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 HHG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2016 192,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 177,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s rose bush set up (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 177,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (8.2.2)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure n/s o/s outer cv boot shaft end (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint linkbar assy (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s rose bush set up (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 160,011 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 146,452 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 146,452 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 130,269 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 111,811 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 108,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre inner tyre tread becoming uneven

slight movement o/s rose bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2012 108,961 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre inner tyre tread becoming uneven

slight movement o/s rose bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2011 102,016 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front grille missing

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

n/s o/s rear brake discs becoming pitted

Pass 15 Nov 2010 89,649 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 79,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 79,612 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 72,359 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 72,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 53,807 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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MW03 HHG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW03 HHG, 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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MW03 HHG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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