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AE03 BJV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,930 mi
Last recorded104,930 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 104,930 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 102,924 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 102,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 100,644 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 97,704 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 97,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 96,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is stepping on inner edge

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,589 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 93,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,674 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs have pitted edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,027 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,263 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Fail 23 Jun 2016 78,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,313 miles

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm, and worn heavily around edges. Suggest underinflation.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,214 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

Rear Exhaust heavily corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 67,482 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre slightly mishaped around inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 67,482 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre slightly mishaped around inner edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2012 63,860 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs have pitted edges.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Rear Exhaust Section heavily corroded.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,860 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs have pitted edges.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Rear Exhaust Section heavily corroded.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,756 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 55,819 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs worn with pitted edges.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 55,819 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs worn with pitted edges.

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

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,034 miles

BOTH Front Wiper Blades split @ ends.

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

Front Registration Plate deteriorating.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,625 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,260 miles

Rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,806 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AE03 BJV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BJV, 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 BJV registered?

AE03 BJV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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