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AE03 BBJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,199 mi
Last recorded90,199 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2013 90,199 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 90,199 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,775 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 78,837 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 78,837 miles

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

check engine light on gear box warning light on

Pass 5 May 2009 70,900 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 7 May 2008 62,093 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 52,519 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,228 miles

1.OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE BAY.2.O/S/F FOG LIGHT BROEN AND NOT WORKING.3 REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

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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AE03 BBJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE03 BBJ, 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 AE03 BBJ registered?

AE03 BBJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AE03 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 BBJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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