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RO03 HFS

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,284 mi
Last recorded161,284 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 HFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2018 161,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the side wall and tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread very heavily worn, recommend immediate replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (3.5.1g)

O/side rear tyre worn heavily on inner tread recommend replacement

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 150,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 145,402 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 145,402 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 138,965 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 128,799 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 117,193 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 117,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 108,820 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 98,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 98,722 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 92,146 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 92,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre flat

Pass 30 Jun 2009 81,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

passenger sun visor floppy

Pass 31 Jul 2008 72,437 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 63,183 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,898 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 26 Feb 2007 59,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 42,409 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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RO03 HFS is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RO03 HFS, 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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RO03 HFS is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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