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RO03 HNB

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,582 mi
Last recorded129,582 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2014 129,582 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 124,767 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,501 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2011 105,927 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 97,220 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,597 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 70,382 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 57,915 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 37,432 miles

both no plates starting to disfigure

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 HNB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HNB, 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 HNB registered?

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

Is RO03 HNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 HNB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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