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BX53 PBY

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,226 mi
Last recorded120,226 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 PBY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 120,226 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 118,441 miles

oil leak at engine

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded thru wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer sidewall perished on tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust cover on silencer very badly corroded

eml staying on

Fail 19 Oct 2015 118,437 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on flexible hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sidewall perished on tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded thru wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer sidewall perished on tyre

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust cover on silencer very badly corroded

eml staying on

oil leak at engine

Pass 28 Oct 2014 116,714 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2014 116,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 109,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 109,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 105,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 105,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 86,753 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 86,753 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,320 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,752 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,774 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,054 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,628 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BX53 PBY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BX53 PBY, 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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BX53 PBY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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