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HL03 HBG

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,134 mi
Last recorded70,134 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HBG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 70,134 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 70,100 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 70,058 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,498 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 61,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 56,800 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,329 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 50,401 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 48,726 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,288 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,280 miles

centre stop light inop.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,316 miles

h/level brake light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,302 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop lamp has been disconnected

engine warning lamp on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads look crumbly

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,059 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 36,059 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,033 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 30,493 miles

no rear centre seatbelt fitted due to no centre seat

Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,602 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,775 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 HBG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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