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HF03 LLD

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,220 mi
Last recorded106,220 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 LLD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 106,220 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Engine oil leak evident

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 106,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both headlamps deteriorated

Engine oil leak evident

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 99,667 miles

wear in o/s/r & n/s/r upper arm outer bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2016 92,680 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,840 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre wall and alloy

o/s/f tyre 2mm

slight movement in n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bush's

Pass 18 Sep 2013 81,688 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,726 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 78,346 miles

front number plate

wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,553 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 70,364 miles

slight wear offside front tyre outer edge

Pass 2 May 2008 65,535 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 62,317 miles

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

slight damage front number plate.

slight sidewall damage o/s/f tyre.

Pass 4 May 2007 62,317 miles

slight damage front number plate.

slight sidewall damage o/s/f tyre.

Pass 9 May 2006 50,659 miles

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 LLD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige 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 LLD, 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 LLD registered?

HF03 LLD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is HF03 LLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 LLD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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