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AE03 BBX

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

208,391 mi
Last recorded208,391 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 208,391 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 198,695 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre + cuts in tread ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 189,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 181,304 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 181,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 172,697 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 163,371 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 163,368 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 151,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front fog light dim

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre starting to distort and has large nail in tread

offside front side light very dim

Fail 8 Nov 2011 151,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front fog light dim

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

near side rear tyre starting to distort and has large nail in tread

off side front side light very dim

Pass 12 Oct 2010 139,911 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)

linkage to potentiometer on offside front bottom arm broken

Fail 12 Oct 2010 139,911 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

linkage to potentiometer on offside front bottom arm broken

Fail 2 Sep 2009 129,614 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 129,614 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 124,938 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 119,623 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 119,623 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 110,982 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 105,429 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 78,244 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)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AE03 BBX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BBX, 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 BBX registered?

AE03 BBX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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