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BX03 TRZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,890 mi
Last recorded161,890 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 TRZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 161,890 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 161,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no aim (lens deteriorated) (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no aim (lens deteriorated) (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 152,420 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 146,967 miles

front sub frame both rear bushes have slight play

Fail 19 Apr 2016 146,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front sub frame both rear bushes have slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2015 139,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear offside and nearside tyres worn stepped on tread

Rear silencer box outerskin deteriorated

Slight play in steering rack both inner joints

Fail 22 Apr 2015 138,939 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear offside and nearside tyres worn stepped on tread

Rear silencer box outerskin deteriorated

Slight play in steering rack both inner joints

Pass 22 Apr 2014 128,523 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 120,145 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 120,124 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 116,729 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 110,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 109,213 miles

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

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2008 106,271 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 66,951 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,188 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 31,875 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 TRZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BX03 TRZ, 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 BX03 TRZ registered?

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

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