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SV53 HGZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,352 mi
Last recorded98,352 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 HGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 98,352 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 91,778 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 85,628 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 79,348 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,565 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 68,851 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 68,851 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,319 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,192 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 44,192 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,161 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,344 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 32,284 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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SV53 HGZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SV53 HGZ, 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 SV53 HGZ registered?

SV53 HGZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is SV53 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 HGZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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