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S444 BDD

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,029 mi
Last recorded117,029 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 BDD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 117,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipes deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody general corrossion

Pass 29 Jul 2023 110,414 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake return spring broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 106,530 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 106,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2021 100,558 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front lower engine stabilizer bushes worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody very dry and very bad surface corrosion especially rear suspension arms and components

rear exhaust box poor condition , outer skin hanging lose

Pass 21 Jul 2020 96,046 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 96,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 87,563 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 78,543 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,819 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 69,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,322 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 53,504 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,488 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,732 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,527 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,382 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,739 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 26,376 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,255 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 21,487 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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S444 BDD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S444 BDD, 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 S444 BDD registered?

S444 BDD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is S444 BDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S444 BDD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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