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BJ03 HPN

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,779 mi
Last recorded116,779 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 HPN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 116,779 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 108,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 102,072 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 93,419 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 84,335 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 79,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2006 70,577 miles

Sub-frame locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 70,577 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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BJ03 HPN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ03 HPN, 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 HPN registered?

BJ03 HPN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is BJ03 HPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 HPN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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