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PO53 HGJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

241,724 mi
Last recorded241,724 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 HGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 241,724 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central General underbody corrosion.

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Top arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Top arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 241,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central General underbody corrosion.

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Top arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Top arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 236,820 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view DAMAGE NOT IN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 231,649 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 231,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 220,834 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear.3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slight. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Scrubbing on outer edge.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slight. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 213,561 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 213,551 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded round tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 211,271 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 207,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 207,114 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 202,184 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 192,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 192,694 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 182,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 173,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 173,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 162,194 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 140,367 miles

Near side door mirror glass is cracked.

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 140,367 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Near side door mirror glass is cracked.

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 132,663 miles

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

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

Spare wheel missing.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 101,421 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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PO53 HGJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PO53 HGJ, 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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PO53 HGJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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