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AY03 BBZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,241 mi
Last recorded127,241 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 127,241 miles

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

both front head lamp lenses fayeded

both rear inner wheel arches have surface corrosion

center exhaust box cracked and leaking

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,178 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 112,256 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,532 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 105,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2013 92,869 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 92,869 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 86,766 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 78,278 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 72,055 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 72,055 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 63,780 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,255 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 54,255 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 54,035 miles

Both front tyres are low on tread. 2mm

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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AY03 BBZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY03 BBZ, 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 AY03 BBZ registered?

AY03 BBZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is AY03 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 BBZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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