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RO03 HJZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

198,853 mi
Last recorded198,853 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2010 198,853 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 169,797 miles

.. strong advise offside front/offside rear tyre getting low in tread depth3-4mm of tread left change soon

Fail 1 Dec 2009 169,797 miles

.. strong advise offside front/offside rear tyre getting low in tread depth3-4mm of tread left change soon

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 130,679 miles

n/s wiper blade split on ends.

n/s/r tyre down to legal limit.

o/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges.

o/s/r tyre down to 2.5mm.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 105,583 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 85,313 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 HJZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RO03 HJZ, 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 HJZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for RO03 HJZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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