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AE03 BDF

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,465 mi
Last recorded164,465 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BDF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 164,465 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2013 164,463 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 154,695 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 154,695 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 143,753 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 128,581 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 128,578 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 106,259 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 88,868 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 88,868 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 80,516 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 78,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 58,233 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 BDF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BDF, 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 BDF registered?

AE03 BDF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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