MOT Status
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129,523 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
underbody corroded
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front discs lipped
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
centre seat belt missing
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r fog lamp dim
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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AY03 BFJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
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 AY03 BFJ, 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 BFJ registered?
AY03 BFJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2003.
Is AY03 BFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY03 BFJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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