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BN52 DDU

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,166 mi
Last recorded146,166 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 DDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2011 146,166 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bootlid does not open from outside

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2011 146,166 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

bootlid does not open from outside

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 139,691 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 May 2009 131,265 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 131,265 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 122,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 112,443 miles

rear exhaust silencer coroded

Pass 22 Mar 2006 102,492 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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BN52 DDU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN52 DDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN52 DDU?

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What year was BN52 DDU registered?

BN52 DDU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is BN52 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 DDU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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