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RO03 HKH

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,843 mi
Last recorded154,843 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 HKH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 154,843 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 11 Sep 2014 146,776 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 146,776 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 140,477 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 133,468 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2011 128,837 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2010 121,939 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 121,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2009 108,749 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 94,455 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres wearing thin

Fail 17 Sep 2008 94,455 miles

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres wearing thin

Pass 21 Sep 2007 76,914 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 51,440 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 HKH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HKH, 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 HKH registered?

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

Is RO03 HKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 HKH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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