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BX53 PDU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,770 mi
Last recorded119,770 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 PDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 119,770 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL REQS ADJUSTMENT

OS HEADLIGHT IMAGE VERY POOR

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 21 Sep 2016 112,020 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM & REAR SILENCER CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION LEGS & COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

NAIL IN NSR TYRE

Fail 19 Sep 2016 112,018 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE THROUGH CORROSION (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM & REAR SILENCER CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION LEGS & COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

NAIL IN NSR TYRE

Pass 28 Sep 2015 110,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2012 95,681 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2012 95,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2011 87,729 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 74,058 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 56,694 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,833 miles

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

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 PDU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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