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RO03 HKJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,561 mi
Last recorded147,561 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 HKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 147,561 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 138,168 miles

BOTH WING REPEATER BULB COLOURS ARE POOR

THE NSR OUTER BRAKE PAD IS WORN MORE THAN THE OS AND THERE IS SLIGHT JUDDER FROM THE NSR SERVICE BRAKE

THE OSR INDICATOR BULB COLOUR IS POOR

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK OSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 4 Sep 2010 122,017 miles

3 BOLTS MISSING FROM ENGINE UNDER TRAY

Pass 29 Sep 2009 107,004 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 107,004 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 90,137 miles

NSF SIDE LAMP STARTED TO WORK AND MAY NEED A NEW BULB

SMALL CRACKS IN NSR INNER SIDE WALL

Pass 22 Aug 2007 69,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 55,054 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 HKJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RO03 HKJ?

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What year was RO03 HKJ registered?

RO03 HKJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is RO03 HKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 HKJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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