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BV53 BZX

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,225 mi
Last recorded138,225 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 BZX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2014 138,225 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake master cylinder hs sight seapage of fluid from servo base.

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 137,468 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 133,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management warning light staying on indicating a fault

Pass 17 Nov 2012 129,788 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 123,477 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 115,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2011 113,825 miles

FRONT DISC'S WEARING THIN

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUST

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2011 113,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT DISC'S WEARING THIN

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

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUST

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 100,406 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 73,674 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 73,273 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,250 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,794 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

nsf bumper/trim insecure

nsf seat control button broken

rear exhaust box corroded

rear plate slight distortion

underside very muddy

Pass 22 Nov 2007 49,260 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 49,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,166 miles

REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT & WORN ON INNER EDGES

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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BV53 BZX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BV53 BZX, 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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BV53 BZX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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