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GN03 BZX

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,911 mi
Last recorded109,911 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 BZX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 109,911 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding ..........

Fail 14 Dec 2015 109,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak etc .......

rear exhaust silencer corroding .....

Fail 7 Jan 2015 98,558 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 98,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 93,254 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 89,884 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,247 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,143 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 79,499 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 74,978 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 71,813 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 65,030 miles

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

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

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 BZX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN03 BZX registered?

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

Is GN03 BZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 BZX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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