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BX03 TEU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,689 mi
Last recorded170,689 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 TEU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 170,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Fail 28 Jun 2014 170,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge very close to limit

Pass 24 Jul 2013 160,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 129,657 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 101,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 88,107 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 74,974 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 74,973 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,382 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 67,283 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,048 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 47,482 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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BX03 TEU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BX03 TEU, 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 BX03 TEU registered?

BX03 TEU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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