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HF03 LKP

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,801 mi
Last recorded159,801 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 LKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 159,801 miles

CUT O/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL

HEADLIGHTS POOR

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 159,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 137,832 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 130,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 122,112 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 114,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 May 2008 105,099 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 87,718 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 87,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2006 66,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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 LKP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LKP, 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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HF03 LKP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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