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GK53 HZB

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,055 mi
Last recorded156,055 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 HZB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2018 156,055 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (above the rear subframe) (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear "d" bushed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sills (limited inspection due to trims fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner arches (limited inspection due to inner arch covers fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring inspection of some components

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of protective sealant

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer wall

the rear section of the exhaust is deteriorated/ corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 149,815 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

engine management light indicating a fault

exhaust backbox outer skin slightly corroded/deteriorated

limited inspection of brake pipes possible - coated in underseal

nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms corroded -not considered excessive

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

offside front tyre inner wall slightly damaged

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jun 2017 149,742 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

engine management light indicating a fault

exhaust backbox outer skin slightly corroded/deteriorated

limited inspection of brake pipes possible - coated in underseal

nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms corroded -not considered excessive

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

offside front tyre inner wall slightly damaged

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 142,617 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear upper (2.4.G.1)

the rear section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/ corroded

under trays and engine covers obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 4 Jun 2016 142,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear upper (2.4.G.1)

nail in the nearside rear tyre tread

nail in the offside front tyre tread

the rear section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/ corroded

under trays and engine covers obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 134,760 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 134,760 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 132,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 126,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 126,404 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 112,824 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 102,041 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 85,790 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 38,913 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,873 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 37,873 miles

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,901 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,548 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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GK53 HZB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK53 HZB, 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 GK53 HZB registered?

GK53 HZB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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