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S44 BGD

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

179,943 mi
Last recorded179,943 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BGD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 179,943 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 177,577 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 177,475 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 177,417 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 171,862 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 165,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 165,629 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 157,616 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 157,616 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 153,131 miles

both rear tyres perishing in the tread

Pass 4 Jul 2012 144,495 miles

Automatic headlight height adjustment system warning light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2011 134,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 126,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 107,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2008 84,061 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 59,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,522 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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S44 BGD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S44 BGD, 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 S44 BGD registered?

S44 BGD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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