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AF03 HNK

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,689 mi
Last recorded181,689 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 HNK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 181,689 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 181,125 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

h/brake stiff

rear discs badly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 168,522 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 159,500 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 139,636 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 114,437 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 114,437 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 77,832 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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AF03 HNK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AF03 HNK, 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 AF03 HNK registered?

AF03 HNK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is AF03 HNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 HNK shows 8 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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