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SF03 BDX

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,376 mi
Last recorded128,376 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 BDX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 128,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 116,751 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 108,520 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 97,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 85,033 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 85,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 74,185 miles

coolant is low, both rear suspension top arms outer bush is worn

Fail 26 Aug 2010 74,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

coolant is low, both rear suspension top arms outer bush is worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,766 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,162 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake some travel

Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,511 miles

handbrake some travel

Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,271 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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SF03 BDX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SF03 BDX, 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 SF03 BDX registered?

SF03 BDX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SF03 BDX safe to buy?

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