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GN03 BZW

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,979 mi
Last recorded166,979 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 BZW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 166,979 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 116,661 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 105,070 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 104,863 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise frosted headlights

Pass 26 Oct 2013 96,015 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,556 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine oil leak

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust section deterioreted

Fail 1 Nov 2012 88,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine oil leak

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust section deterioreted

vehicle in very dirty condition

Pass 19 Nov 2011 81,208 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear brake discs lipped and worn

both rear tyres have small cuts in sidewalls

offside mirror deteriorated

vehicle in very dirty condition

Pass 6 Nov 2010 73,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2010 73,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2009 65,285 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 58,136 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 51,227 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 44,232 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,977 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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GN03 BZW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GN03 BZW, 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 BZW registered?

GN03 BZW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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