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AU53 HMK

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,121 mi
Last recorded118,121 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HMK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,121 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 113,370 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 113,364 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 111,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 108,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 105,350 miles

eml on

engine oil leaks

Pass 15 Mar 2017 102,613 miles

eng stab bush worn

front tyres worn low-n/s to min requirement

n/s/f tyre valve perished

n/s/r top sus arm bush worn

Fail 15 Mar 2017 102,613 miles

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

eng stab bush worn

front tyres worn low-n/s to min requirement

n/s/f tyre valve perished

n/s/r top sus arm bush worn

Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,742 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre tread depth low on the edges

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth low on the edges

Offside Rear tyre tread depth low on the edges

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 90,253 miles

h/lamps poor focal patterns,opaque covers

rear index plate faded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,503 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 2 Mar 2013 71,235 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,191 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,978 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 44,509 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,631 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

stone chips screen

Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,209 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2007 24,499 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AU53 HMK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU53 HMK, 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 AU53 HMK registered?

AU53 HMK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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