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HF03 LKZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,344 mi
Last recorded163,344 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 LKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 163,344 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 163,344 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 158,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 153,880 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 153,878 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 146,921 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 17 Oct 2017 146,920 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2016 141,495 miles

Engine has an oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 141,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine has an oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 132,243 miles

Child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view discoloured (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 132,243 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Nearside Front Tyre has cut or cuts to a sidewall but not reaching the cords.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened webbing is slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view discoloured (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has cut or cuts to a sidewall but not reaching the cords. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 125,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2013 116,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 116,836 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 107,944 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 100,064 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 91,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,552 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,432 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 63,928 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 53,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 48,019 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

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 LKZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HF03 LKZ, 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 LKZ registered?

HF03 LKZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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