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AY03 BFL

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,345 mi
Last recorded158,345 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2022 158,345 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at rear corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at rear corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi, starting to corrode and deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at front corroding, unable to make full assessment due to sill covers, advise further investigation (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 149,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 139,512 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and upper joint gaiter starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 129,405 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

central and rear exhaust silencers in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2019 129,405 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

central and rear exhaust silencers in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2018 120,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 105,288 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,218 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 96,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55r16 97w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (3.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,543 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 79,529 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 71,412 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,296 miles

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

O/S/F fog lamp lens broken.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,958 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,883 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,408 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,658 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,060 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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AY03 BFL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BFL, 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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AY03 BFL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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