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GD52 HCL

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,449 mi
Last recorded115,449 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 HCL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 115,449 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 115,289 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 107,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Fail 11 Dec 2017 107,689 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 8 Dec 2016 101,182 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded IN FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 100,985 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded IN FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 94,271 miles

Front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion to them in clips at the rear

Parking brake application is uneven

Rear brake pads are wearing low

Rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2014 85,949 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 83,312 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 78,671 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 74,975 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 73,088 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 70,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 70,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 67,475 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 67,475 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,756 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 46,315 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 35,052 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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GD52 HCL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GD52 HCL, 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 GD52 HCL registered?

GD52 HCL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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