MOT Status
ValidMileage
138,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
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
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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?
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?
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))
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))
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?
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?
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak
under trays fitted
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
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine mangment light on.
engine light on
n/s+o/s wiper blades split
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RO03 HHK?
You can check the full history of RO03 HHK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was RO03 HHK registered?
RO03 HHK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is RO03 HHK safe to buy?
The MOT history for RO03 HHK shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RO03 HHK have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RO03 HHK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.