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GN03 BZR

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

211,333 mi
Last recorded211,333 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 BZR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 211,333 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 211,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 200,841 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 198,603 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 195,889 miles

rear exhaust corroded

small chips in screen

Pass 25 Jun 2012 190,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 181,838 miles

both rear trailing arms bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres getting low on tread

exhaust corroded

n/s/r indicator loosing colour

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2010 171,126 miles

exhaust for corrosion

front brake discs lipped & pads getting low

wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2009 160,475 miles

exhaust for corrosion

front tyres getting close to wear bars

rear brake pads getting low & discs for condition

Pass 17 Jun 2008 148,424 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 May 2007 130,162 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 112,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one hi-level brake bulb not lit

Pass 19 Jun 2006 112,342 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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GN03 BZR is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GN03 BZR, 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 GN03 BZR registered?

GN03 BZR is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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