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MW03 HHS

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,494 mi
Last recorded73,494 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 HHS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2024 73,494 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust skin corroded

underseal

Pass 21 Nov 2023 71,163 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides start to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides start to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 71,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides start to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides start to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 65,305 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 57,588 miles

both headlights misted

Pass 8 Jun 2020 51,549 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 51,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 43,532 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,746 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 35,746 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,439 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,991 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,642 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,346 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 28,977 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,734 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,478 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,276 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,921 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,627 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 16,939 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,523 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 HHS is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 MW03 HHS, 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 MW03 HHS registered?

MW03 HHS is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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