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HT52 ZNG

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,950 mi
Last recorded163,950 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 ZNG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 163,950 miles

Offside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower damping around fuel line-no obvious leakage detected

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

Offside rear indicator and front side repeater indicator faded almost white

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated at top-plate just legible (6.3.1d)

eml illuminated on dashboard

Fail 10 Jul 2017 163,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer 50% of tread 215-55-16 fitted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower damping around fuel line-no obvious leakage detected

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

Offside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside rear indicator and front side repeater indicator faded almost white

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated at top-plate just legible (6.3.1d)

eml illuminated on dashboard

Fail 29 Jun 2015 156,247 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear light cluster damaged-but no white light showing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 156,247 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear light cluster damaged-but no white light showing

Pass 28 Jun 2014 153,663 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 153,663 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 148,547 miles

Front anti roll bar link rod has slight movemrnt in a ball joint

N/s inner c/v boot has been repaired with sealant

Slight movement in both side rear hub 'rose' bushes

Fail 12 Mar 2013 148,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/s inner c/v boot has been repaired with sealant

Slight movement in both side rear hub 'rose' bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2012 139,718 miles

Movement in both side rear top hub bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2011 132,151 miles

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)

slight play detected at both rear wheels

Fail 17 Feb 2011 131,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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)

slight play detected at both rear wheels

Fail 1 Mar 2010 124,095 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear light lens damaged

various chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2010 124,095 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear light lens damaged

various chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2009 114,532 miles

engine management light on

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 107,951 miles

both n/s tyre treads approx 3mm

slight play detected at n/s rear wheel

Pass 7 Feb 2007 94,870 miles

advise. crack in o/s rear light lens

advise. o,s rear tyre tread on 3mm

Fail 7 Feb 2007 94,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise. o/s rear light lens cracked

advise. o/s rear tyre tread on 3mm

Pass 8 Feb 2006 82,258 miles

keep a check on both front tyres

movement in n/s/r hub bushes

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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HT52 ZNG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HT52 ZNG, 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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HT52 ZNG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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