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HF03 VEL

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,767 mi
Last recorded139,767 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 VEL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 139,767 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 128,552 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 128,489 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 114,626 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

nearside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit

parking brake lever close to endf of travel

Pass 2 Jun 2010 111,591 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 101,474 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 89,901 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 71,112 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,745 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 51,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VEL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

HF03 VEL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is HF03 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 VEL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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