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RO03 HKM

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,215 mi
Last recorded125,215 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 HKM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 125,215 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 121,772 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 120,258 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 120,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 118,737 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 116,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 113,166 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 110,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 107,214 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 102,400 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,127 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 94,659 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 94,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 88,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 88,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,631 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,912 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,305 miles

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 75,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise both front tyres wearing outer edges.

advise rear brake discs corroded and rear brake pads starting to break away.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,787 miles

advise fuel filter corroding

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise oil leak engine area

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2011 70,781 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

advise fuel filter corroding

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise oil leak engine area

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,794 miles

Oil leak

advise both rear tyres starting to perrish on thread.

advise slight movement in front subframe rear bushes.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,860 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,173 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,345 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 HKM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HKM, 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 HKM registered?

RO03 HKM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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