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BN52 DEU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

195,052 mi
Last recorded195,052 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 DEU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 195,052 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Feb 2011 180,729 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 159,055 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 159,054 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 133,683 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 120,027 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 107,699 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 93,005 miles

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

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 DEU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc 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 BN52 DEU, 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

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What year was BN52 DEU registered?

BN52 DEU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is BN52 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 DEU 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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