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HJ03 AVC

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,278 mi
Last recorded195,278 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 AVC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2013 195,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

damage to o/s/r light cluster

rust forming on exhaust

Pass 18 Jul 2013 195,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

damage to o/s/r light cluster

rust forming on exhaust

Pass 13 Jul 2012 180,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some play in n/s/r lower void bush

Pass 13 Jul 2011 163,250 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

damage to o/s/r light cluster

slight play in n/s/r upper suspension void bush

some wear to front discs

Pass 16 Jul 2010 140,622 miles

n/s bottom rose bush slight play

n/s front d rubber slight movement

rear disc's poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2009 123,069 miles

Offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2009 123,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2008 103,098 miles

o/s/r light lense poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2007 78,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 78,535 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 59,770 miles

advise condition and repair of o/s rear light unit

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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HJ03 AVC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJ03 AVC, 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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HJ03 AVC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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