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AT53 BWJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,212 mi
Last recorded91,212 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 BWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 91,212 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 83,095 miles

Exhust heat sheld adrift

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 83,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhust heat sheld adrift

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 60,226 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 49,628 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 49,321 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 37,208 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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AT53 BWJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AT53 BWJ, 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 AT53 BWJ registered?

AT53 BWJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is AT53 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT53 BWJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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