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HT03 KRN

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,475 mi
Last recorded179,475 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 KRN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 179,475 miles

rear exh box corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 179,460 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear exh box corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 170,895 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 158,291 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover / under guards / mouldings fitted , restricted views

n/s/f tyre tread low , balding on inner edge

noise from rear wheels , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related

note ; play in track rod end probable cause of uneven tyre wear

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

rear wiper split , front wipers deteriorated , recommend replace

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 15 Apr 2011 158,291 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover / under guards / mouldings fitted , restricted views

n/s/f tyre tread low , balding on inner edge

noise from rear wheels , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related

note ; play in track rod end probable cause of uneven tyre wear

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

rear wiper split , front wipers deteriorated , recommend replace

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 10 May 2010 148,804 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres balding on edges

engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

noise nearside front wheel , suspect brake

noise rear wheels suspect brakes / parking brake

rear brake discs corroding

rear tyres tread low on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2009 140,806 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 134,285 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 134,285 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 122,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 122,562 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 92,644 miles

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)

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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HT03 KRN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HT03 KRN, 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 HT03 KRN registered?

HT03 KRN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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