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EY03 HNC

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

186,704 mi
Last recorded186,704 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 HNC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 186,704 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 163,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2015 163,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 140,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 129,309 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 114,567 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 96,027 miles

front number plate starting to bubble up

n/s/r tyre has a puncture

Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,748 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,690 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 52,251 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,386 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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EY03 HNC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EY03 HNC, 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 EY03 HNC registered?

EY03 HNC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is EY03 HNC safe to buy?

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