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AY03 BFM

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,347 mi
Last recorded143,347 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 143,347 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 142,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo centre fixing clamp missing? (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

parking brakes imbalanced

Fail 4 Jun 2016 142,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo centre fixing clamp missing? (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

parking brakes imbalanced

Pass 10 Apr 2015 130,818 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clamp missing from turbo?

nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush gaiter split

offside rear parking brake slower to operate

oil filter very rusty

oil leaks on engine

Pass 14 Mar 2014 112,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front gearbox/driveshaft oil seal leaking

nearside rear lower suspension arm outer pin/bearing gaiters split

Fail 13 Mar 2014 112,684 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front gearbox/driveshaft oil seal leaking

nearside rear lower suspension arm outer pin/bearing gaiters split

Pass 11 Apr 2013 90,639 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,079 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,007 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 81,811 miles

Rear tyres stepping out on inside egde

Pass 28 May 2009 64,617 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 51,440 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 39,819 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 22,232 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 BFM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BFM, 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 BFM registered?

AY03 BFM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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