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BU03 GVP

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,979 mi
Last recorded131,979 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 GVP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 131,979 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis is corroded by sub-frame mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2021 131,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis is corroded by sub-frame mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 125,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 118,268 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,080 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 110,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 105,117 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 91,473 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,940 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 84,940 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,500 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 78,471 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 66,358 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,623 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 59,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,091 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 40,047 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 40,047 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 34,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake squeel while reversing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,677 miles

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

brake squeel while reversing

Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,089 miles

front wipers start to perish

Pass 11 Apr 2006

a nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cut outer wall

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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BU03 GVP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BU03 GVP, 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 BU03 GVP registered?

BU03 GVP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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