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RO03 HMU

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,270 mi
Last recorded112,270 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 HMU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 112,270 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,727 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 94,764 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 83,738 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,668 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 61,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 52,491 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,606 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,658 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,144 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 HMU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HMU, 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

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What year was RO03 HMU registered?

RO03 HMU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is RO03 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 HMU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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