MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
Rear tyres stepping out on inside egde
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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.
Is AY03 BFM safe to buy?
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