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BLZ 755

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

95,698 mi
Last recorded95,698 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 755
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 95,698 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 94,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in top of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in top of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted to both outer sills not allowing full inspection of vehicles structure

Pass 2 Oct 2023 93,334 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 91,615 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,487 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,260 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 82,336 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 77,517 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 77,504 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,127 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 72,649 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 70,162 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 67,926 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 65,736 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,150 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,463 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,126 miles

Oil leak

front wipers split

Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,822 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,752 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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BLZ 755 is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BLZ 755, 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 BLZ 755 registered?

BLZ 755 is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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