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EU03 ZHL

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,099 mi
Last recorded109,099 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ZHL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 109,099 miles

Both rear tyres 2-3mm

Exhaust corroded

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2008 91,921 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear number plates stained

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2008 91,921 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear number plates stained

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2007 74,940 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 59,361 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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EU03 ZHL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 EU03 ZHL, 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 EU03 ZHL registered?

EU03 ZHL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is EU03 ZHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 ZHL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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