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RO03 HJU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

176,466 mi
Last recorded176,466 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 HJU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 176,466 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 172,879 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 169,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 164,423 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 159,540 miles

Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 153,205 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front has medium play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 148,953 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 143,105 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 134,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded

O/s rear inner tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 124,917 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside front tyre getting bold on the egdes

Pass 16 Apr 2012 115,234 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2011 105,760 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner cv gator clips leaking grease

Fail 11 Apr 2011 105,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner cv gator clips leaking grease

Fail 22 Apr 2010 99,436 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 99,436 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 86,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 70,898 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,867 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,843 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 HJU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RO03 HJU, 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 HJU registered?

RO03 HJU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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