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AE03 BBK

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

143,043 mi
Last recorded143,043 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BBK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 143,043 miles

Exterior sill trims fitted obstructing view of sone testable components.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 7 Apr 2026 143,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking Filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exterior sill trims fitted obstructing view of sone testable components.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 10 Apr 2025 139,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 138,982 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 137,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 133,657 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 128,539 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 128,502 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 124,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 120,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,356 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 114,216 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,328 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 110,328 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 106,017 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 102,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,059 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear tyers have cracks in sidewalls(not showing cords)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,014 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,171 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,411 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,922 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,415 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,942 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,193 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,224 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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AE03 BBK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BBK, 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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AE03 BBK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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