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BV52 WRE

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,750 mi
Last recorded191,750 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 WRE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 191,750 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 191,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 180,776 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 171,133 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 171,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 161,341 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 161,341 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 149,187 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 136,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 136,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 123,535 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 108,483 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 95,407 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 95,407 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 76,589 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BV52 WRE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV52 WRE, 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 BV52 WRE registered?

BV52 WRE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is BV52 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 WRE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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