MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear upper suspension joints have slight play
Exhaust corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Movement in both rear suspension arms
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Various oil leaks from engine bay
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Movement in both rear suspension arms
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Various oil leaks from engine bay
Added one litre of engine oil
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust heavily corroded
Added one litre of engine oil
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust heavily corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
†1) Disc pads front quite low. † †2) N/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE03 BNU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BNU, 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 BNU registered?
AE03 BNU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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