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AM53 BJY

2003 Saab 9-5

Gold Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,601 mi
Last recorded65,601 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 BJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,601 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 65,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 42,908 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 42,865 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,336 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 10,339 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 10,339 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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AM53 BJY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Gold with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AM53 BJY, 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 AM53 BJY registered?

AM53 BJY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM53 BJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 BJY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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