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RO03 HKE

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,020 mi
Last recorded122,020 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 122,020 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 108,500 miles

engine, underside and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nsr brake pipe- across subframe- corroded

oil leak

slight play in osf lower ball joint

Fail 6 Jun 2017 108,500 miles

Side repeater not working os (1.4.A.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play os track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsf tyre has outer sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsr tyre inner sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osr tyre (4.1.D.1b)

brake fluid level low

engine, underside and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nsr brake pipe- across subframe- corroded

oil leak

slight play in osf lower ball joint

Pass 3 May 2016 102,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 3 May 2016 102,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 3 Oct 2014 92,896 miles

exhausts system corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

outer sills plastic covers fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 92,896 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhausts system corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,510 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f wiper split at ends

Pass 11 Jun 2007 56,744 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 43,297 miles

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

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 HKE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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