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SF03 BPE

2003 Saab 9-5

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,212 mi
Last recorded164,212 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 BPE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 164,212 miles

2X FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND STARTING TO CRACK

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

O/S'/R ROSE BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 23 Mar 2015 159,026 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 159,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 152,343 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 152,343 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 144,315 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 144,312 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 139,082 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play at offside rear lower rose joint bush.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 139,082 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play at offside rear lower rose joint bush.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 130,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre bald on edge and small cuts on inside sidewall

Fail 1 Mar 2011 130,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre bald on edge and small cuts on inside sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2010 116,295 miles

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

little reserve travel at hand brake lever

Fail 2 Mar 2010 116,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

little reserve travel at hand brake lever

Fail 3 Mar 2009 102,938 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 102,938 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 89,959 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 76,405 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 65,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 65,886 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 BPE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BPE, 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 BPE registered?

SF03 BPE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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