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SF03 BHK

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,721 mi
Last recorded158,721 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 BHK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 158,721 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak engine area

Pass 10 Mar 2012 145,379 miles

both front brake discs rusty on half of outer face

Fail 9 Mar 2012 145,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front brake discs rusty on half of outer face

Pass 12 Mar 2011 133,210 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2011 133,208 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 121,416 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

main brake pipes starting to rust

main fuel pipes rusty

washers could do with slight adjustment

Pass 12 Mar 2009 107,745 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 107,745 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 96,323 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 96,322 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 79,794 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 59,681 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 59,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 BHK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SF03 BHK, 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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SF03 BHK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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