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HF03 LLT

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,359 mi
Last recorded144,359 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 144,359 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 131,191 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 126,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 126,429 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 117,637 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 117,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing return spring (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Engine management light on

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 111,664 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 111,659 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 110,540 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 106,535 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 106,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,076 miles

exhaust system rusted and flaking,

Fail 29 Mar 2014 95,076 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak possible breather,

exhaust system rusted and flaking,

Pass 5 Apr 2013 85,914 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2013 85,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,095 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,916 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,559 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,923 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,549 miles

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

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

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

handbrake/brake pipe holder loose on n/s/r

Fail 16 Mar 2007 41,410 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,410 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,942 miles

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

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

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 LLT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LLT, 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 LLT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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