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S44 BWO

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

145,857 mi
Last recorded145,857 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BWO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 145,857 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXABLE JOINT SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH DETERIOATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR SILL END SLIGHT CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 142,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 138,360 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 133,306 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXABLE JOINT DETERIOATED. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BUMP STOP AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BUMP STOP AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 127,284 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 125,028 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 115,521 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 115,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2018 107,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 106,518 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts perishing

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 101,894 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,922 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 91,641 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear box corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,797 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre low on tread/wearing on inner tread

Pass 23 May 2012 78,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror cover insecure

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,946 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 71,946 miles

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

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

front tyres are a different size to rear tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,428 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,045 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,395 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 49,395 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,554 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 BWO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BWO, 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 BWO registered?

S44 BWO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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