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HF03 HUY

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,880 mi
Last recorded126,880 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 HUY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2022 126,880 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 125,551 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 125,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2013 122,934 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 107,023 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 90,645 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,823 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,001 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 60,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 60,190 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,222 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,260 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

lower engine tray fitted

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 HUY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HUY, 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 HUY registered?

HF03 HUY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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