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S44 BSV

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,488 mi
Last recorded152,488 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BSV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 152,488 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 141,131 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 143,131 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 130,642 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 121,154 miles

exhaust rear silencer is poor

offside front driving lamp lense broken

rear discs and pads very poor

rear suspension,front bushes are poor

Pass 15 Sep 2009 105,292 miles

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

front subframe rear mounting bushes soft

handbrake travel high

Fail 19 Sep 2008 95,731 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front driving lamp is broken

Pass 19 Sep 2008 95,731 miles

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

offside front driving lamp is broken

Fail 29 Aug 2007 83,586 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

all four tyres poor

Pass 29 Aug 2007 83,586 miles

all four tyres poor

Pass 15 Sep 2006 68,417 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 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?

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