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HF03 GBE

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,762 mi
Last recorded165,762 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 GBE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 165,762 miles

Front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion

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

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

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

under trays fitted

Fail 27 May 2017 165,762 miles

Front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2016 152,078 miles

O/S mirror glass broken

front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion

headlamp deteriated

rear tyre tread low

tyre's slightly out of shape

under tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 140,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 132,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 125,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 119,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

side repeaters slight discoloured

Fail 31 May 2012 119,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

main beam tell tale light not working

Pass 14 May 2011 113,640 miles

front brake discs worn

headlamp lenses frosty

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 May 2010 107,346 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 100,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Oct 2008 93,716 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 86,347 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 75,957 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

water in n/s/f fog light

wear in front brake disc's

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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HF03 GBE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HF03 GBE, 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 HF03 GBE registered?

HF03 GBE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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