CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY03 BFJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

129,523 mi
Last recorded129,523 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 129,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 124,343 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 118,068 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 111,903 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 105,732 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 99,901 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 94,597 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 87,802 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,915 miles

centre seat belt missing

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2018 81,853 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,162 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 73,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r fog lamp dim

Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,655 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 65,537 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,193 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,105 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,406 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,744 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,696 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,562 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY03 BFJ?

You can check the full history of AY03 BFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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.

Does AY03 BFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY03 BFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.