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HL03 HBF

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,300 mi
Last recorded49,300 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HBF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 49,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2024 48,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 47,245 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 45,484 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 44,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 44,026 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,143 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 40,019 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 39,007 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,398 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,442 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,990 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,453 miles

Oil leak

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

Centre exhaust cracked

Engine warning lamp on

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,584 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,915 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,703 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 20,024 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 17,236 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,179 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
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HL03 HBF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 HL03 HBF, 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 HL03 HBF registered?

HL03 HBF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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