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SF03 BHL

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,014 mi
Last recorded162,014 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 BHL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 162,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 153,193 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 145,649 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2017 145,649 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 130,613 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seats fitted at the off and near side rear.

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

near side rear upper suspension arm outer bush shows play.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

off and near side rear brake discs show corrosion.

off side rear lower suspension arm outer bush shows play.

under vehicle areas show oil/fluid contamination.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 119,464 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 106,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 106,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear tailbox slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2012 89,896 miles

Rear tailbox slightly deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 81,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,268 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 66,466 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,620 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 59,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front and rear plates becoming illegable

Fail 30 Apr 2007 41,230 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,230 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BHL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BHL, 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 BHL registered?

SF03 BHL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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