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BJ03 HPC

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,118 mi
Last recorded126,118 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 HPC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 126,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 116,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

l/h inner cv gaitor deteriorated

r/h mirror glass loose

rear discs coroded

slight smoke at fast idle

Fail 28 Jun 2011 116,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

l/h inner cv gaitor deteriorated

r/h mirror glass loose

rear discs coroded

slight smoke at fast idle

Pass 17 Nov 2010 114,438 miles

r/h mirror glass cracked

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2010 114,438 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

r/h mirror glass cracked

rear discs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2010 110,817 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 109,456 miles

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

wiper blade rubber split at ends

Fail 2 Dec 2009 109,456 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

wiper blade rubber split at ends

Pass 9 Oct 2008 100,481 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 100,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 81,907 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 57,289 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 57,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ03 HPC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ03 HPC, 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 BJ03 HPC registered?

BJ03 HPC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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