MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust corroded
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust corroded
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhaust rear silencer is poor
offside front driving lamp lense broken
rear discs and pads very poor
rear suspension,front bushes are poor
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front subframe rear mounting bushes soft
handbrake travel high
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside front driving lamp is broken
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front driving lamp is broken
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
all four tyres poor
all four tyres poor
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S44 BSV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 S44 BSV, 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 BSV registered?
S44 BSV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2003.
Is S44 BSV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S44 BSV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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