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HF03 ZYJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,304 mi
Last recorded173,304 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2016 173,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section of exhaust system (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Front Sub frame centre and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Axle Hose (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Front Sub frame centre and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Axle Hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked but secure (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Centre furrule (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lamp Cracked but not showing wrong colour light

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust Silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 164,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

front no. plate cracked but secure

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2015 164,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2014 155,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r & o/s/r shocks weak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 155,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r & o/s/r shocks weak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 144,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 144,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 134,523 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2012 134,520 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2011 125,852 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 116,363 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 109,286 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 101,167 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 91,396 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)

n/s/r tyer sligthly out of shape

Pass 18 Aug 2006 67,777 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HF03 ZYJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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