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HF03 LLK

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,413 mi
Last recorded106,413 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 LLK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 106,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe rusty

Underside rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2022 101,443 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 98,573 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 95,735 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 92,304 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 87,892 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,068 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,222 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,944 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,451 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,491 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 25 Aug 2011 50,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,893 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,682 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 41,680 miles

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,462 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,714 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 32,713 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 25,326 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 LLK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LLK, 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 LLK registered?

HF03 LLK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is HF03 LLK safe to buy?

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