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144,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes, rear sections to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Centre exhaust heat shield insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***Both*** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes, rear sections to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Centre exhaust heat shield insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***Both*** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material JUST BEFORE REAR FLEXI BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Oil leak
hand brake near end of travel
surface cracks on rear tyre
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
hand brake near end of travel
surface cracks on rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
long handbrake travel
splits in wiper blade rubbers
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ03 AZN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 AZN, 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 HJ03 AZN registered?
HJ03 AZN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2003.
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