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RO03 HHK

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,191 mi
Last recorded138,191 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 HHK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 138,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Jul 2026 138,110 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at front flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres wearing on outside edge

exhaust leaking at front to mid section joint

n/s/r wheel inner rim slightly damaged

oil leak from engine require further investigation

Pass 11 Jul 2025 133,303 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 133,157 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 122,847 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Fail 26 Jul 2024 122,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Fail 19 Jul 2024 122,811 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 115,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 115,892 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 109,359 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 103,758 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 99,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

oil leak?

Fail 22 Jun 2020 99,366 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

oil leak?

Pass 22 Jul 2019 93,814 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 93,713 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 88,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine check light on

oil leak?

Fail 11 Jul 2018 88,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine check light on

oil leak?

Pass 13 Feb 2017 81,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 70,792 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,698 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 65,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,725 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine mangment light on.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,140 miles

engine light on

n/s+o/s wiper blades split

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,826 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 40,155 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 37,258 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,154 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,342 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 28,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RO03 HHK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 RO03 HHK, 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 RO03 HHK registered?

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

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