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DL03 HGA

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,719 mi
Last recorded137,719 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 HGA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 137,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears up to and after flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear parking brake performance reduced

Oil leak strongly advised ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

exhaust deteriorated flexy

under vehicle corrosion started, sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 137,714 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears up to and after flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front strongly advised ABS ring corroded through

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance reduced

Oil leak strongly advised ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

engine light on

exhaust deteriorated flexy

under vehicle corrosion started, sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 135,892 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 127,870 miles

Exhaust middle box outer shell deteriorating.

Exhaust rear silencer outer shell deteriorating.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak underneath and top of engine area.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 122,581 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 116,682 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 116,588 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 106,806 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 5 Jan 2012 106,804 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 5 Jan 2011 97,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 86,571 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 74,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges.

slight split n/s wiper blade.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,599 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 56,390 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 40,166 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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DL03 HGA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL03 HGA, 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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DL03 HGA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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