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MP03 HVH

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,621 mi
Last recorded74,621 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 HVH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 74,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 73,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer steering track rod has small pin hole & perishing

Offside Rear brake pads getting low

Rear exhaust box is corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2019 64,932 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 64,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,501 miles

rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 58,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 May 2013 58,281 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,812 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

rear box rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,938 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,860 miles

advise offside front seat belt starting to fray.

advise rear number plate cracked and faded.

advise slight movement in subframe bushes.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,081 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,466 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,077 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 21,197 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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MP03 HVH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MP03 HVH, 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 MP03 HVH registered?

MP03 HVH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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