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RO03 HKC

2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

234,257 mi
Last recorded234,257 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto92,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 HKC
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 234,257 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jun 2017 234,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 225,229 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 225,229 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 216,289 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 216,286 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 204,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 204,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 195,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mangement light on

exhaust rear silencer deterioated

exhaust rear silencer secondary hanger missing but system still fully supported

Fail 25 Jan 2013 195,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mangement light on

exhaust rear silencer deterioated

exhaust rear silencer secondary hanger missing but system still fully supported

Fail 25 Jan 2012 185,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rear box outer casing in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2012 185,810 miles

exhaust rear box outer casing in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2011 176,680 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 168,390 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 158,607 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 158,607 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 136,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres featherd on inner tread

Pass 6 Mar 2008 136,245 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres featherd on inner tread

Pass 9 Mar 2007 106,084 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 78,805 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero Auto?

Based on 572 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Headlamp not working on main beam 10
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RO03 HKC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 92,074 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 Aero Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO03 HKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RO03 HKC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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