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CF52 HHB

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,969 mi
Last recorded148,969 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 HHB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 148,969 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 143,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 137,247 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 137,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 131,865 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 127,116 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 127,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 124,306 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 124,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 118,968 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 118,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 112,786 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 112,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 106,663 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear lower suspension joint has slight play

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 99,509 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 92,183 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 92,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 84,120 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 70,651 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 58,426 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,503 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 37,053 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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CF52 HHB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CF52 HHB, 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 CF52 HHB registered?

CF52 HHB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is CF52 HHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF52 HHB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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