MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,485 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front discs backing plates touching discs
engine worning light on
fuel pipe corded
fuel tank straps corded
there is corrsion all over chissis & front & rear suspension
very small stone chips on front windscreen
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front discs backing plates touching discs
engine worning light on
fuel pipe corded
fuel tank straps corded
there is corrsion all over chissis & front & rear suspension
very small stone chips on front windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SF03 BVD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BVD, 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 BVD registered?
SF03 BVD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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