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HF03 LKX

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,196 mi
Last recorded134,196 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 LKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 134,196 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

n/s front tyre perished on inside wall

Pass 29 Aug 2011 125,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 107,917 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

slight movement in rear tca bushes

Fail 19 Aug 2010 107,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

slight movement in rear tca bushes

Pass 29 Aug 2009 88,854 miles

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

slight movement in both rear tca bushes

Pass 30 Aug 2008 70,304 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 1 May 2007 51,369 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 51,368 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2006 38,736 miles

offside rear tyre has bad cut to inner sidewall but no cords showing

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 LKX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF03 LKX?

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What year was HF03 LKX registered?

HF03 LKX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is HF03 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 LKX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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